J&K GI Exhibition Travel Support
Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir · Central government
The scheme reimburses up to Rs 10,000 per person for travel and freight for GI-certified J&K units exhibiting at UT and national fairs.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The J&K Wool Processing, Handloom & Handicraft Policy 2020 provides rent-free stalls and also covers the expense of transporting both the artisan and the product to an exhibition.
Units holding a GI certificate and participating in UT or national-level exhibitions may claim all travel and freight charges. This is subject to a ceiling of 4,000 persons per year, with a maximum reimbursement of Rs 10,000 per person.
For a craft unit based in Kashmir, the cost of freight on carpets and shawls, together with airfare or rail travel to a metro fair, often exceeds the price of the stall itself. This incentive is what enables a small unit to take part in national-level exhibitions.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Eligibility limited to holders of GI certification for units located in Jammu & Kashmir. - Applicants must have taken part in exhibitions organised at the Union Territory or national level. - The scheme covers a maximum of 4,000 persons annually across all beneficiaries. - Reimbursement is subject to a ceiling of Rs 10,000 per individual.
How to apply
- Possess a valid GI certificate for the unit. - Complete registration under the J&K Wool Processing, Handloom & Handicraft Policy 2020. - Obtain approval to take part in a UT-level or national-level exhibition. - Undertake travel and product shipment, keeping tickets, boarding passes, and freight bills. - Submit a reimbursement claim along with evidence of participation, with the amount limited to Rs 10,000 per individual. - Disbursement of reimbursement occurs only within the yearly ceiling of 4,000 persons.
How applications are assessed
Claims undergo verification against the GI certification, evidence of exhibition participation, and travel and freight bills, subject to the yearly ceiling of 4,000 individuals.
Frequently asked questions
What costs are covered?
Travel expenses and freight charges incurred for participation in exhibitions at the Union Territory and national levels are covered.
How much per person?
The maximum reimbursement is Rs 10,000 per person.
How many people are covered?
The scheme supports up to 4,000 individuals annually.
Who qualifies?
GI certified unit holders who take part in exhibitions at the Union Territory and national levels are eligible.
Does it cover shipping the products?
Yes, freight charges are covered in addition to travel expenses.
Where do I apply?
Through the J&K Single Window portal, as provided under the Wool Processing, Handloom & Handicraft Policy 2020.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Jammukashmir
- Gicertified
- Handicraft
- Exhibitions
- Travelreimbursement
Details last verified on 9 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.