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eSARAS portal for handicrafts

Social-Welfare

Provides information about the New Criminal Laws. 

/social-welfare/important-documents-for-indian-citizens

This section provides information about the important documents for Indian citizens. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/banking-financial-services-and-insurance-sector-skill-council-(bfsi-ssc)

Provides information about the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council (BFSI SSC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/startup-accelerators-of-meity-for-product-innovation-development-and-growth

Provides information about Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth  (SAMRIDH) programme of MeitY.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/interest-subvention-scheme-for-msmes

This topic provides information related to Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/sdg-investor-map-for-india-report-2020

Provides information about SDG Investor Map for India Report 2020.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/national-csr-awards

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, announces National CSR Awards annually to recognize companies that have made positive impact on the society through their innovative & sustainable CSR initiatives

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/meity-start-up-hub-(msh)

This topic provides information about the MeitY Start-up Hub (MSH)
.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/indian-handicrafts-portal

Provides information about Indian Handicrafts Portal - an initiative of The Office of the Development Commissioner (handicrafts) to provide fully digitized marketing platform to handicraft artisans.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/india-maritime-week

India Maritime Week (IMW) is a premier event uniting maritime experts, innovators, and leaders from around the world to showcase the latest advancements in maritime technology.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/adopt-a-heritage-program

Provides information about Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) program Adopt a Heritage 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/ministry-of-msme-launches-champions-portal

Ministry of MSME Launches CHAMPIONS Portal - www.Champions.gov.in


/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship-leadership-programs

Provides information about programs and initiatives related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/kumhar-sashaktikaran-yojana

This topic provides information about the Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana. 

This topic provides information about ASPIRE

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/aerospace-and-aviation-sector-skill-council

This topic provides information about  Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/warli-painting-the-traditional-tribal-art-of-maharashtra

Warli painting is an ancient tribal art form from Maharashtra that celebrates the circle of life and harmony with nature through unique geometric symbolism. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/pradhan-mantri-yuva-yojana

This topic provides information about Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/mca-revises-threshold-for-paid-up-capital-and-turnover-for-small-companies

The definition under the Companies Act, 2013 for Small Companies has been revised 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/centre-notifies-rodtep-scheme-guidelines-and-rates

Centre has notified RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines and Rates (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products). The scheme for zero rating of exports will boost our exports & competitiveness in the global markets .The rates of RoDTEP will cover 8555 tariff lines.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/one-district-one-product

Provides information about One District One Product approach. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/sector-skill-councils-(sscs)

Provide information about the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/mca-revises-threshold-for-paid-up-capital-of-“small-companies”

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revised the thresholds for paid up Capital from “not exceeding Rs. 2 crore” to “not exceeding Rs. 4 crore” and turnover from “not exceeding Rs. 20 crore” to “not exceeding Rs. 40 crore”

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/software-technology-parks-of-india-(stpi)

Provides information about the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/national-initiative-for-development-and-harnessing-innovations

This topic provides information about NIDHI (National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations). 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/construction-skill-development-council-of-india-csdci

Provides information about the Construction Skill Development Council of India (CSDCI)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/apparel-madeups-home-furnishing-sector-skill-council-amh-ssc

Provides information about the Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMH SSC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/world-intellectual-property-day

World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26 every year. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/startup-india-1

This section provides information about Startup India. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/capital-goods-skill-council-cgsc

Provides information about the Capital Goods Skill Council (CGSC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/raising-and-accelerating-msme-performance-scheme

Provides information about Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme for addressing the generic and COVID related challenges in the MSME sector,

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/start-up-village-entrepreneurship-programme-national-rural-livelihood-mission

This topic provides information related to Start up Village Entrepreneurship Program.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/atal-incubation-centres

This topic provides information about Atal Incubation Centres.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/trade-mark-rules-2017

This topic provides information about the Trade Mark Rules, 2017. 

Provides information about Mystore - an ONDC network connected marketplace built in India for Indian sellers.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/beauty-wellness-sector-skill-council-(bwssc)

Provides information about the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/kolhapuri-chappals

Pairon ki shaan, parampara kik pehchaan-kolhapuri chappal har kadam ke saath.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/wireman-permit-maharashtra

This guide outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, and safety responsibilities for obtaining a Wireman Permit in Maharashtra. It highlights how this official authorization validates technical competency and opens up employment opportunities in electrical installation.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/registration-of-geographical-indications

This topic provides information about the Registration of Geographical Indications.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/india-brand-equity-foundation-ibef

Provides information about the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/bharat-tex

Bharat Tex is a international textile expo organized by a consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/invest-india-business-immunity-platform

Platform of National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, Ministry of Commerce and Industry to help businesses and investors get real-time updates on India’s active response to COVID-19. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/schemes-for-msmes

Provides information about Schemes for MSMEs

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/electronics-sector-skills-council-of-india-essci

Provide information about the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/udyamimitra-portal

Udyamimitra Portal is an enabling platform to provide a host of credit plus services to MSMEs.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/startuptn

StartupTN portal is a registry and repository that serves as a tech spine offering a one stop solution for startups.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/domestic-workers-sector-skill-council-dwssc

Provides information about the Domestic Workers Sector Skill Council (DWSSC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/floral-waste-is-boosting-circularity-in-economy

Provides information about best practices in floral waste management

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/indian-handloom

This section provides information about Indian Handlooms.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/automotive-skills-development-council-asdc

Provides information about the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/agriculture-skill-council-of-india-asci

Provides information about Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI)

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/mission-solar-charkha

This topic provides information about Mission Solar Charkha.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/aatmanirbhar-bharat-make-in-india-make-for-the-world

Aatmanirbhar Bharat aims to make India self-reliant while remaining connected to the global economy. Through Make in India, India is strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting businesses, creating jobs and attracting investment. Make for the World focuses on producing high-quality Indian goods and services for global markets. 

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/important-days/un-msme-day

This topic provides information about UN MSME Day - 27 June.

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/important-days/esaras-portal-for-handicrafts

Provides information about eSARAS portal for handicrafts

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/important-days/national-startup-day

Provides information about National Startup Day - January 16

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/important-days/national-handloom-day

This topic provides information about National Handloom Day - 7th August

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/important-days

Provides important days related to Entrepreneurship

/social-welfare/entrepreneurship/national-msme-awards

This topic provides information about National MSME Awards. 

This section provides information about Entrepreneurship and associated government schemes, start-ups, best practices, etc

This section covers topics like right to food, housing, employment etc 

/social-welfare/social-justice-and-empowerment

This folder serves as a comprehensive overview of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment’s mandate and its impact on India’s most vulnerable populations. It outlines the strategic framework used to provide social, educational, and economic support to ten key marginalized groups.

This section covers laws, acts, policies, schemes, institutions and other aspects related to Minority welfare.

This section covers the Information related to Disaster Management, NDMA institutions and policies and Acts

/social-welfare/rural-poverty-alleviation-1

This section covers laws, schemes, policies, acts and institutions related to rural poverty alleviation.  

The topic briefs about various schemes, institutions and policies and acts related to welfare of Scheduled Tribes.

This section covers about laws, schemes, policies, acts and institutions related to senior citizens welfare.

The section covers Welfare measures, schemes, Policies, Acts and other aspects related to unorganised sector.

This section highlights experiences of communities in solving social issues. 

Provides information related to Youth in India

This section provides information about Human rights. 

/social-welfare/urban-poverty-alleviation-1

This section covers laws, policies, acts, schemes and institutions related to urban poverty alleviation.

/social-welfare/scheduled-caste-welfare-1

This topic covers various aspects related Scheduled Caste welfare Schemes, Programmes and Institutions etc

This section covers policies, funding opportunities and best practices related to NGO sector.

/social-welfare/social-security-and-insurance

Social security and insurance provide vital protection against financial risks like old age, disability, and sickness. These systems, often mandatory, include government-backed schemes, employer contributions, and private insurance to ensure income security. Key schemes include life insurance (PMJJBY), accidental cover (PMSBY), and pension plans (APY), primarily covering formal workers but expanding to the unorganized sector.

This section covers information about Fight against social evils, under various topics like child marriage, dowry problem etc.

This section covers aspects related to basics of finance, investments, savings, insurance and loans. 

This section provides information about the Direct benefit transfer in various government schemes.

/social-welfare/differently-abled-welfare

This section covers laws, schemes, policies, acts, institutions and other aspects related to differently-abled welfare.

This section covers about skill development programmes, policies and schemes. 

/social-welfare/women-and-child-development

This section covers various policies, organisations and other legal aspects related to women and child development.

<p>eSARAS portal is an initiative of National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India. The portal was launched during October 2022.</p>
<h3>Overview of eSaras platform</h3>
<p>eSaras is an efficient and effective online platform that has been developed for the enhancement of the livelihood of the rural people. The platform enables Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women entrepreneurs, producer collectives and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to market their products through a trusted digital marketplace, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities while advancing the vision of inclusive digital growth.</p>
<p>The mission is to curate authentic handcrafted products from across the country. The artisans get remunerated fairly with no middlemen to manipulate prices. Through this online portal, customers get access to 100% authentic handcrafted products emerging straight from the heart of India.</p>
<p>Also, the core motive is to make sure the handicraft industry in India gets a digital boost.</p>
<p>The mission is to curate authentic handcrafted products from across the country. It is a tangible step in order to help them out of their unceasing plight by empowering them. The artisan get remunerated fairly with no middlemen to manipulate prices. Through this online portal, customers get access to 100% authentic handcrafted products emerging straight from the heart of India. The solemn goal is to provide economic upliftment of the rural artisans that are involved in preserving the heritage of the handicrafts industry in India.</p>
<p>There are about 8.99 crore women who are members of SHGs and they have presence in 97% of Blocks, while 85 % of them are directly connected with the network of the Ministry of Rural Development.</p>
<p><strong>Categories covered</strong></p>
<p>The major categories include</p>
<ul>
<li>Home and living</li>
<li>Women - apparels and accessories</li>
<li>Men - apparels and accessories</li>
<li>Personal care</li>
<li>Food items</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to access</h3>
<ul>
<li>To access the portal, visit <a href="https://www.esaras.in/">https://www.esaras.in/</a>.</li>
<li><a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esaras&amp;hl=en_IN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eSaras Mobile app (Android)</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The portal is now available in 11 languages.</p>
<p><strong>Registration for SHG, Individual SHG, CLF, FPO, and PE on eSaras Portal</strong></p>
<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dGrsYLaIvQI" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Upload Products on the eSaras Portal</strong></p>
<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCtbzYQqm7k?pp=0gcJCU8LAYcqIYzv" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Source : <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://www.esaras.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eSaras portal</a></strong></p>