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Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme)

Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay provides financial assistance to Khadi spinners and weavers across India, supplementing central government support. Beneficiaries receive production incentives based on their output, with higher rates for women and Scheduled Tribe categories, encouraging active participation in Khadi activities and ensuring sustainable livelihoods.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Industries and Mines Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Artisan, Spinner, Weaver, Yarn, Khadi

Details

The scheme "Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme)" by the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance in addition to the central government assistance to spinners and weavers. The scheme provides production incentive for spinning of yarn and weaving of Khadi with additional financial assistance ranging from ₹1/- per hank for general and Scheduled Caste spinners to ₹4/- per square meter for Scheduled Tribe weavers, along with weaving equipment aid of ₹1/- per square meter. The applicant must be Khadi spinners and weavers engaged in production activities. The scheme is implemented by Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board under Industries & Mines Department and applications are accepted as per the board's procedures.

Benefits

  • For Spinners
  • General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹1/- per hank for spinning of yarn
  • Women and Scheduled Tribe Categories: Additional ₹1.5/- per hank for spinning of yarn. For Weavers
  • General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹3/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi
  • Scheduled Tribe Category: Additional ₹4/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi
  • Weaving Equipment Aid: ₹1/- per square meter weaving equipment aid. Mode and Frequency of Disbursement
  • Production incentive based on actual spinning and weaving output
  • Payment structure linked to per hank for spinning and per square meter for weaving. Conditions for Availment/Continuation
  • Beneficiaries must be actively engaged in Khadi spinning and weaving activities
  • Incentives are provided in addition to central government assistance
  • Must maintain production records for verification purposes

For Spinners

  • General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹1/- per hank for spinning of yarn.
  • Women and Scheduled Tribe Categories: Additional ₹1.5/- per hank for spinning of yarn.

For Weavers

  • General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹3/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi.
  • Scheduled Tribe Category: Additional ₹4/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi.
  • Weaving Equipment Aid: ₹1/- per square meter weaving equipment aid.

Mode and Frequency of Disbursement

  • Production incentive based on actual spinning and weaving output.
  • Payment structure linked to per hank for spinning and per square meter for weaving.

Conditions for Availment/Continuation

  • Beneficiaries must be actively engaged in Khadi spinning and weaving activities.
  • Incentives are provided in addition to central government assistance.
  • Must maintain production records for verification purposes.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must EITHER be Khadi spinners engaged in spinning of yarn activities, OR Khadi weavers engaged in weaving of Khadi activities.
  • The applicant must be provided production incentive for spinning of yarn/ weaving of Khadi.

Categories and Preferences

General Category: Eligible for standard assistance rates.
Scheduled Caste: Eligible for standard assistance rates same as General category.
Women: Eligible for enhanced assistance rates for spinning activities.
Scheduled Tribe: Eligible for highest assistance rates for both spinning and weaving activities.

Application Process

Online

Steps for New Registration
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Individual Registration, click Here".
Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register".
Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click "Confirm" to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click "Cancel", make the necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.
Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email.

Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page (in the "Login to Portal" section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click "Login".
Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the "User Profile" by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration.
*Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration.

Steps for Scheme Application
Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs.
Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save & Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox.
Step 4: Clicking “Save & Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button.
*If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click "Cancel".

Application Printing and Modification

  • If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.”
  • If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it.

Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal


Check Application Status
Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".

Clarifications

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

What specific activities must I be engaged in to qualify for financial assistance under this spinning and weaving support program?
You must be actively engaged as a Khadi spinner involved in spinning of yarn activities or as a Khadi weaver engaged in weaving of Khadi cloth production. <br>
What is the additional financial incentive I can receive per hank if I belong to the general category and work as a spinner?
As a general category spinner, you will receive an additional ₹1/- per hank for spinning of yarn, which is provided in addition to any central government assistance. <br>
How much additional financial support can I expect per hank if I am a woman engaged in Khadi spinning activities?
Women spinners receive enhanced assistance of ₹1.5/- per hank for spinning of yarn, which is higher than the standard rate provided to general category spinners. <br>
What is the rate of additional financial assistance provided per hank to Scheduled Tribe spinners under this assistance scheme?
Scheduled Tribe spinners receive the enhanced rate of ₹1.5/- per hank for spinning of yarn, similar to the assistance rate provided to women spinners. <br>
How much additional financial incentive can I receive per square meter if I am a general category weaver producing Khadi cloth?
General category weavers receive additional ₹3/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi cloth, along with ₹1/- per square meter as weaving equipment aid. <br>
What is the total financial assistance rate per square meter available to Scheduled Caste weavers under this Khadi weaving support program?
Scheduled Caste weavers receive ₹3/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi plus ₹1/- per square meter weaving equipment aid, totaling ₹4/- per square meter. <br>
How much additional financial support can Scheduled Tribe weavers expect to receive per square meter for their Khadi weaving production?
Scheduled Tribe weavers receive the highest assistance rate of ₹4/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi plus ₹1/- per square meter weaving equipment aid. <br>
What additional benefit is provided specifically for weaving equipment support and how much assistance can I expect per square meter?
All eligible weavers receive weaving equipment aid of ₹1/- per square meter in addition to their category-specific weaving incentives for Khadi cloth production. <br>
Is this financial assistance provided as a replacement for central government support or as an additional benefit to existing schemes?
This assistance is provided specifically in addition to central government assistance, meaning you receive supplementary financial support over and above existing central schemes. <br>
How is the production incentive calculated for spinners and what unit of measurement is used for determining my payment?
Production incentive for spinners is calculated on per hank basis, meaning your payment is determined by the actual number of hanks of yarn you produce. <br>
What measurement unit is used for calculating weaving incentives and how does it relate to my actual cloth production output?
Weaving incentives are calculated on per square meter basis, directly linking your financial assistance to the actual area of Khadi cloth you produce. <br>
What type of production documentation must I maintain to ensure I receive the correct incentive payments for my spinning or weaving work?
You must maintain detailed production records and output documentation that can be verified by authorities to calculate accurate incentive payments based on your actual production. <br>
Which government board is responsible for implementing this spinning and weaving assistance scheme and processing applications from eligible artisans?
The Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board under the Industries &amp; Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, implements this scheme and processes all applications. <br>
What primary application document must I submit to initiate my request for spinning and weaving financial assistance under this program?
You must submit the prescribed application form as specified by the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board along with all required supporting documents and certificates. <br>

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