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Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers

The scheme aims to provide financial support to traditional women workers whose primary occupation is handloom weaving, spinning, or related weaving activities. Under this scheme, eligible women workers are provided with handloom equipment, including looms & related equipment, worth upto ₹25,000/-.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Industry Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Artisan, Handloom, Spinning, Weaving, Woman, Woman Weaver

Details

The “Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to traditional women workers whose primary occupation is handloom weaving, spinning, or related weaving activities.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme for providing handloom / pantloom / frameloom and other related tools and equipment to selected women workers 90% of the total cost (up to a maximum of ₹25 000/-) will be borne by the department while the remaining 10% will be contributed by the beneficiary herself

Under this scheme, for providing handloom / pantloom / frameloom and other related tools and equipment to selected women workers, 90% of the total cost (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) will be borne by the department, while the remaining 10% will be contributed by the beneficiary herself.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be a woman worker who belong to a family whose ancestral occupation is weaving, spinning, knitting, or allied handloom activities.
  3. Preference will be given to women workers who have experience in the handloom sector but are unable to carry out weaving work due to the unavailability of a loom.
  4. The woman worker must be registered with the Government of India or Government of Uttarakhand.

Application Process

Online

  • Application forms can be obtained from the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or downloaded from the departmental website at https://doi.uk.org. - Along with the application form, applicants must submit a copy of their Aadhaar card, bank account details, relevant registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government), and other documents, photographs, or certificates related to handicrafts or weaving. These documents should be submitted through the General Manager of the concerned District Industries Centre.

Selection Process:

  • A committee constituted under the chairmanship of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, will select eligible women workers at the district level as per the prescribed criteria. The list of selected beneficiaries along with the necessary details will be forwarded to the Directorate of Industries for approval. After approval, 90% of the sanctioned amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the selected women workers.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Women workers whose ancestral occupation is weaving, spinning, or knitting, and those who have experience in handloom activities but lack the required loom or equipment, are eligible. <br>
Are registered women weavers given preference?
Yes. Women workers registered with the Government of India or the State Government are given priority during selection. <br>
What kind of assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial support for the purchase of handloom, pantloom, frameloom, and other related equipment necessary for weaving and spinning work. <br>
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
The maximum total assistance available under the scheme is ₹25,000/- per beneficiary. <br>
How is the cost of equipment shared between the department and the beneficiary?
Under the scheme, 90% of the total cost (up to ₹25,000) is borne by the department, while the remaining 10% is contributed by the beneficiary herself. <br>
How can an interested woman apply for the scheme?
Application forms can be obtained from the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) or downloaded from the departmental website at [https://doi.uk.org](https://doi.uk.gov.in/). <br>
Where should the application be submitted?
Completed application forms along with all required documents should be submitted to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) of the concerned district. <br>
What is the selection process for beneficiaries?
A district-level committee, chaired by the General Manager of the District Industries Centre, will scrutinize and select eligible women workers based on prescribed criteria. <br>

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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