UP Government Toolkit Free modern equipment, technical training, and financial stipends

The Uttar Pradesh Government Toolkit generally refers to the "ODOP (One District One Product) Training and Toolkit Distribution Scheme". It is a state government initiative designed to empower local artisans, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs by providing them with free modern equipment, technical training, and financial stipends

What the Toolkit Includes

• Modern Equipment: Artisans are provided with advanced toolkits and machinery worth up to ₹20,000 to replace labor-intensive traditional tools, thereby boosting productivity and product quality
• Skill Development Training: Beneficiaries receive free, non-residential technical and entrepreneurship training ranging from 3 to 10 days, depending on their specific craft.
• Financial Stipend:  Trainees are typically provided a daily stipend (e.g., ₹200 per day) during the training period to cover their daily expenses

Objective & Targeted Sectors

• ODOP Program: The toolkit is a core part of the state's broader ODOP initiative, which aims to preserve and promote indigenous, district-specific crafts (e.g., Chikankari in Lucknow, Metal Crafts in Moradabad, Brassware in Mirzapur).
• Matikala & Vishwakarma Schemes: Similar toolkit distributions operate under specialized boards, like the UP Maatikala (Pottery) Board and Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, to modernize traditional livelihoods.

 Eligibility

• Must be a native of Uttar Pradesh. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No formal educational qualifications are required.
• The applicant (or their family members) must not have received a toolkit benefit from another state or central government scheme in the past 2 years.

How to Apply

Eligible artisans and workers can view available batches and apply for the scheme through the official UP MSME 1-Connect Portal or the Directorate of Industries UPMSME Portal.