House of Himalayas
Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand · Central government · Verified 3 August 2026
The Uttarakhand government's scheme funds women entrepreneurs and self-help groups to brand, market, and improve local Himalayan product quality.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Grant size
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this program
The Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand, has introduced the "House of Himalayas" scheme. Its purpose is to give local Himalayan products from the state a distinct identity by strengthening their branding, marketing, quality, and packaging, while also helping them access markets both within India and abroad.
The initiative is designed to support women involved in self-help groups (SHGs) by creating economic opportunities and promoting financial independence. This is achieved through improved market linkages and better quality control for the goods they produce.
Who can apply
- Eligible organisation types
- All nonprofit forms
- 12A registration
- Not specified
- 80G registration
- Not specified
- CSR-1 registration
- Not specified
- FCRA registration
- Not specified
- NGO Darpan ID
- Not specified
- Where the NGO may be based
- Uttarakhand
- Applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- Applicant must belong to one of the following: 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
Applications are submitted offline. Products made by eligible groups—including Self-Help Group (SHG) members constituted under different government departments, Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), women entrepreneurs, Local Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs)—are eligible for consideration under the House of Himalayas label. For submission steps and the list of documents needed, applicants must consult the detailed guidelines issued by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the House of Himalayas scheme?
The scheme seeks to rebrand and enhance the quality, packaging, and marketing of Uttarakhand's local Himalayan products, enabling their access to national and international markets.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must reside in Uttarakhand and belong to a Self-Help Group (SHG), Community-Based Organization (CBO), woman entrepreneur group, Local Collective (LC), or Cluster Level Federation (CLF) established under a Government of Uttarakhand scheme.
What kind of benefits do entrepreneurs receive under this program?
Beneficiaries get help with product recognition, branding and marketing, quality control, and access to wider markets in India and abroad.
Is there any financial assistance provided?
The scheme provides non-monetary assistance, including branding, marketing, and quality improvement, rather than direct financial grants or loans.
How does this scheme contribute to women's empowerment?
It provides women in self-help groups across the state with economic opportunities, financial independence, and a platform to market their products effectively.
What is the application process?
Eligible groups—SHGs, CBOs, women entrepreneurs, LCs, and CLFs—apply offline, and their products are sold under the House of Himalayas brand.
Focus areas
- Agri Food Rural
- Himalayan Products
- Rural Development
- Women Empowerment
- Local Products
- Uttarakhand
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the funder's published information.
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