New Charkha-Loom Scheme

The "New Charkha-Loom Scheme" implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernize Khadi production by providing financial assistance for Amber Charkhas and looms to registered Khadi spinners and weavers. The scheme offers 65% subsidy on equipment costs (₹13,000/- for Charkhas, ₹30,000/- for looms) to enhance productivity and sustain traditional artisans. Implemented through registered Khadi/Polyvastra organizations, it targets spinners and weavers certified by Khadi institutions.

Subsidy for Equipment

• Amber Charkha: 65% of ₹13,000/- (₹8,450/- subsidy).
• Looms: 65% of ₹30,000/- (₹19,500/- subsidy).

Disbursement Mode
Credited to the beneficiary’s account post-verification.

• The applicant must be a registered Khadi/Polyvastra spinner or weaver.
• The applicant’s organization must hold a valid Khadi certification.
• Equipment must be purchased for active Khadi production.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicants should purchase the equipment (Amber Charkha or loom) from an approved vendor.
Step 2: Visit the Khadi institution or Cottage Industries Office, or their nearest District Industries Center (DIC), and request the prescribed format of the application form for the subsidy claim from the designated staff.
Step 3: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the required documents (Purchase Invoices, Certification Proof, etc).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the required documents to the designated staff and request a receipt or acknowledgement.