House of Himalayas
About this scheme
The scheme "House of Himalayas" has been launched by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide a new identity to local Himalayan products of Uttarakhand by improving their branding, marketing, quality and packaging, and supporting them to reach national and international markets.
Benefits
- New Recognition for Local Products: Under the House of the Himalayas banner, various products from Uttarakhand are gaining recognition at both national and international levels. This initiative will help establish local brands on the global stage. - Women's Empowerment: Women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) across all districts of the state are becoming economically empowered. This initiative provides them with employment opportunities and financial independence. - Market Access and Expansion: The House of Himalayas focuses on branding, marketing, quality improvement, and packaging of its products. This enables local products to reach larger markets. - Quality Control: Quality Control: Plans have been made to ensure quality control through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Livelihood Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs).
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a member of a Self-Help Group (SHG), a Community-Based Organization (CBO), a woman entrepreneur, a Local Collective (LC), or a Cluster Level Federation (CLF) formed under any scheme run by the various departments of the Government of Uttarakhand.
How to Apply
Offline
The products produced by members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formed under any scheme run by various departments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), women entrepreneurs, Local Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) will be included under the House of Himalayas.
Documents Required
Documents are required in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the department for this scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objectives are to gain national and international recognition for Uttarakhand’s products, empower women economically, ensure quality control, and expand market access for local products.
- Who can participate in this scheme?
Local residents of Uttarakhand who are members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), women entrepreneurs, Local Collectives (LCs), or Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) formed under any scheme run by government departments can participate.
- How does the scheme help in “New Recognition for Local Products”?
The scheme promotes Uttarakhand products at national and international platforms, helping local brands gain recognition and visibility globally.
- What steps are taken for market access and expansion?
The scheme focuses on branding, marketing, quality improvement, and proper packaging to enable local products to reach larger markets.
- Is there a provision for quality control under the scheme?
Yes, plans have been made for potential quality control through SHGs, Local Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs).
- Are there any residency requirements for applicants?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- What types of products are included under the scheme?
Products produced by members of SHGs, CBOs, women entrepreneurs, LCs, and CLFs under any government-supported scheme are included.
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