LIDCOM Gattai Stall Scheme — ₹16,867 Subsidy for Maharashtra Cobblers — Frequently Asked Questions

It funds the erection of a tin stall for a roadside cobbler. LIDCOM, a Government of Maharashtra undertaking, pays the entire construction cost along with a small allowance for incidental expenses, so the beneficiary gets a permanent place of business instead of working from a footpath or a temporary arrangement.

The benefit can go up to ₹16,867 in total. Of that, ₹16,367 covers building a stall of 4 ft x 5 ft x 6.5 ft, and ₹500 is meant for incidental charges. It is a 100% subsidy, so nothing is repaid and no equity or stake is taken in the cobbler's trade.

The applicant has to be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Maharashtra, aged between 18 and 50, with a family income of ₹1,00,000 or less per year. They must be a roadside cobbler certified as such by their Gram Panchayat, belong to the Charmakar community, and have working knowledge of the trade for which the subsidy is sought.

No. The scheme is always open, so applications can be submitted at any point during the year rather than against a fixed closing date.

It is meant for the Charmakar community, which the scheme lists as including Dhor, Chambhar, Holar and Mochi, among others. Applicants from outside these groups are not covered.

No. The eligibility conditions for this scheme do not call for DPIIT recognition or MSME registration, and the applicant is an individual cobbler rather than a registered company or firm.

Supporting papers include proof of residence, proof of age, a community certificate, an income certificate, and the identification issued by the Gram Panchayat confirming that the applicant is a roadside cobbler.

The process is offline. Eligible applicants obtain the prescribed form from the relevant LIDCOM offices or from designated local government bodies in Maharashtra, fill in their personal, income and community details accurately, attach the supporting documents, and submit the complete set to the designated authority for verification and processing. Details are also available at https://www.lidcom.co.in/gattai-stall.php.

LIDCOM first screens each application to confirm that residency, age, income, community and the Gram Panchayat's roadside cobbler identification all check out. A designated selection committee then reviews the verified applications for compliance with the scheme's requirements, and approval for the subsidy follows.

The stall is built to a size of 4 ft x 5 ft x 6.5 ft, and its full construction cost is covered by the subsidy.

No. LIDCOM Gattai Stall Scheme — ₹16,867 Subsidy for Maharashtra Cobblers is subsidy and is non-dilutive — the provider does not take an equity stake in your startup.

LIDCOM Gattai Stall Scheme — ₹16,867 Subsidy for Maharashtra Cobblers is offered by Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Government of Maharashtra, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.