India’s traditional industries carry deep cultural and economic value. Yet artisans often face challenges such as, limited access to modern tools, and weak market linkages that restrict income growth and scalability.
SFURTI responds to these structural gaps by organising artisans into well-supported clusters. It organises traditional artisans into clusters for improved competitiveness, product development and sustainable income generation.
Over time, the scheme has established a strong national footprint, with 513 clusters approved across the country, benefiting 3.03 lakh traditional artisans. A total of 376 clusters are currently functional as of June 2026. In 2023-24 alone, 18 new clusters became operational, benefiting 11,810 artisans across 11 States.
Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)
Supported by the World Bank, the RAMP Scheme aims to improve MSMEs’ access to markets, finance and technology. The scheme is strengthening the MSME ecosystem through reforms, institutional capacity building and greater Centre-State collaboration:
Driving State-Level Reforms: Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) submitted by all 36 States and UTs have been evaluated, leading to the approval of 398 proposals worth ₹3,211.75 crore.
Expanding MSME Reach: As on June 2026, initiatives undertaken under the scheme have impacted more than 55 lakh MSMEs across the country.
Steady Programme Implementation: The Government has achieved 50% of the programme target in respect of claiming reimbursement, on account of completion of deliverables.
Technology Centres
The Technology Centres function as hubs for skill development, technology support and innovation. Through a network of Tool Rooms, Technology Centres, and Extension Centres, they foster industry-ready talent. The agenda is to support upskilling and reskilling of the workforce to meet emerging industry requirements.
18 Technology Centres are supporting MSMEs across a wide range of manufacturing and technology-intensive sectors.
To further strengthen this ecosystem, 20 new Technology Centres and 100 Extension Centres are being developed under the Technology Centres and Extension Centres (TCEC) Scheme.
As of November 2025, 25 Extension Centres are operational across the country, having imparted training to 53,963 youth and extended support to 1,357 MSMEs.
Nine new centres have also been established under the World Bank-supported Technology Centre System Programme (TCSP). These centres have trained 59,357 individuals and assisted 1,520 MSMEs (Jan- Nov 2025).
By combining technology, skilling and industry support, the Technology Centre network is helping MSMEs innovate, modernise and compete in an increasingly technology-driven economy
