UP ODOP — One District One Product Training

What is UP ODOP Scheme?

One District One Product (ODOP) is Uttar Pradesh's flagship scheme to promote, preserve, and scale up the signature craft or product of each district — Varanasi silk, Agra leather, Bijnor handloom, Mirzapur carpet, Lucknow chikankari, and 70+ more. Each of UP's 75 districts has one promoted product.

Launched in 2018, ODOP provides artisans and entrepreneurs with training, tools subsidy, marketing support, and preferential credit.

District-wise ODOP Products (Key Examples)

Full list of 75 district products at odopup.in

Key Benefits for Artisans

Who is Eligible?

• Artisans and craftsmen working in the district's ODOP craft
• Micro enterprises (up to ₹1 crore investment) producing ODOP items
• SHG groups and cooperatives of artisans
• New entrepreneurs wanting to start production in an ODOP craft

Priority to SC/ST artisans, women, and traditional craftsmen families.

How to Apply

Step 1 — Register on ODOP Portal

Go to odopup.in:

• Register as individual artisan / enterprise
• Select your district and ODOP product
• Upload Aadhaar, bank details, craft details

Step 2 — Apply for Training

• Training application opens periodically through DIC (District Industries Centre)
• Training is organized at craft clusters and government facilities

Step 3 — Apply for Loan / Subsidy

After training certificate:

• Apply for ODOP margin money subsidy at DIC
• Bank loan facilitated through empanelled banks
• Subsidy credited to loan account directly

Step 4 — Market Access

After production starts:

• List products on ODOP Bazaar (odopup.in)
• Apply for GeM seller registration (gem.gov.in)
• Participate in ODOP exhibitions held quarterly across UP

ODOP Common Facility Centres

Government-run Common Facility Centres in craft clusters provide:

• Modern machinery (brass casting, leather stitching, carpet weaving, etc.)
• Quality testing labs
• Packaging and design support
• Shared use at nominal charge

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I make chikankari in Lucknow. How do I apply for the ODOP scheme?

Register at odopup.in — select Lucknow — Chikankari. Then contact the District Industries Centre (DIC) Lucknow for training enrollment and toolkit distribution.

2. Can I sell my ODOP products online?

Yes. ODOP portal has an e-commerce marketplace. You can also register on Amazon, Flipkart, and GeM. Training on online selling is provided at Common Facility Centres.

3. I want to start a small pottery unit in Khurja. Can ODOP give me a loan?

Yes. Khurja's ODOP product is pottery. You are eligible for the ₹5 lakh interest-free loan and 25% margin money subsidy. Apply at DIC Bulandshahr.

4. My product has a GI tag. What additional support does ODOP give?

ODOP supports GI-tagged products with marketing at national/international exhibitions, brand development, and e-commerce listing under official GI branding.

5. Can a women's SHG apply collectively for ODOP benefits?

Yes. Women's SHGs working in craft production can apply collectively for subsidized CFCs, group training, and bulk market linkage under ODOP.

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