Credit-linked Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS) scheme of the Ministry of Textiles to promote induction of benchmarked (new) plant and machinery across the textile value chain, boosting productivity, employment, investment, exports and import substitution ('Make in India', 'Zero Defect Zero Effect'). Garmenting and technical textiles receive a 15% capital subsidy on eligible machinery, subject to a ceiling of ₹30 crore per entity; all other eligible segments (weaving/preparatory, processing, jute, silk, handloom, etc.) receive a 10% capital subsidy, subject to a ceiling of ₹20 crore. Subsidy is available only on new benchmarked machinery (indigenous or imported); second-hand machinery is not eligible. It is a one-time reimbursement claimed after installation and joint inspection, applied for online on the iTUFS portal with a Unique Identification Number (UID) generated per case.

The “Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize exceptional craftsmanship among registered artisans and weavers in Uttarakhand by encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in the handicrafts and handloom sectors through state and district-level awards.

Launched in 2003-04, the scheme "Cluster Development Scheme" by the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of artisans in the handloom and handicraft sector through cluster-based development approach, addressing common issues faced by Micro and Small Enterprises such as improvement of technology, skills, quality, market access, and access to capital. The scheme provides various types of assistance like Diagno

The Government of India had introduced the 'Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Weavers' from 1st July, 2003 which is a combination of 'Janshree Bima Yojana (JBY)' and 'Add-on Group Insurance Scheme (AGIS)'. The Scheme was revised w.e.f. 1st January, 2008 and the revised Scheme was known as "Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Weavers". This scheme is implemented in collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.

The Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Cooperation (ISAC) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The scheme is being implemented through the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

The scheme “Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for Handicraft Artisans. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be op

The “Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana” was launched by the Department of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Karnataka. The scheme aims to sustain and develop the handloom weaving skills of existing weavers and to attract young talent to the industry, thus preserving the rich cultural heritage of handloom weaving in Karnataka. The scheme is designed to help both traditional and new weavers by offering support for the purchase of new handlooms and necessary equipment.

A training and skilling upgradation scheme by the Department of Industries & Commerce and implemented by the Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Government of Jammu & Kashmir wherein passout meritorious trainees and ex-trainees from departmental training centers are identified and are provided skill upgradation training in crafts which are facing human resource crunch as well as in languishing crafts. Registered Karkhanas/Karkhandars are identified who are willing to enroll

The Government of India introduced the “Bunkar Bima Yojana” in December 2003 which was a combination of “Janshree Bima Yojana” and the Add-on Group Insurance Scheme being implemented in collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Since, 2005-06 this scheme has been implemented by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the Government of Odisha with the revised title “Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana”.

The "Mukhyamantri Baristha Bunakar and Karigara Sahayata Yojana" is a welfare scheme initiated by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to elderly individuals involved in weaving and craft work, who may face economic difficulties.

"Mukhyarrantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana" (MBJY) is a scheme under the Chief Minister's Special Package for Handloom weavers. The scheme aims to improve working conditions and productivity for weavers by providing necessary illumination, ensuring smooth operation during electricity issues, reducing physical strain, and increasing earning potential.

The National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) Scholarship Component has been launched by the Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, running from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It aims to bolster India's handloom sector and improve the lives of handloom weavers. It particularly targets the children of these weavers, offering financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000/- annually. This support covers tuition, admission, and examination fees at recognised

The “National Handloom Development Programme: Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme” is one of the components of the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) was launched by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide adequate and timely assistance from the banks to the handloom sector to meet their credit requirements for term loans & working capital in a flexible and cost-effective manner across the country.

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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/P

Launched on 1st June 2004, the scheme "Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers" by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, provides ex-gratia of ₹ 1,50,000/- provided to the family / next of kin of the weavers who commit suicide due to weaving-related economic distress, such as Indebtedness, lack of employment in weaving/processing, harassment by fellow villagers related to handlooms or delivery of finished cloth, failure in prov

The "Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Handloom and Other Non Farm Sector Activities" scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to offer financial support for handloom and other non-farm sector activities, enabling farmers to diversify income sources beyond agriculture. Loans under this scheme can be obtained based on the project cost, with a limit of ₹2,00,000/-. Interest rates range from 11%

A scholarship scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir to provide financial support to the children of Artisans/Weavers of Handicrafts and Handloom Depts. in completion of education. The scholarship shall be provided to a maximum of two children of Weaver/Artisan. The payment shall be made on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student. ₹1500 per year up to primary education; ₹ 2000 per year for Classes 6th to 10th; ₹ 3000 per year for Classes

Demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling scheme of the Ministry of Textiles (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector, SCBTS) to transform unskilled manpower into a skilled workforce across the textile value chain — garmenting, knitting, processing, man-made/synthetic fibres and traditional sectors including jute, silk, handloom, handicraft and carpet (excluding spinning and weaving in the organised segment). Training is NSQF-aligned, delivered by certified trainers with Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance, and carries mandatory wage-employment/placement (70% in the organised sector, 50% in the traditional sector) with one-year post-placement tracking. Preference is given to marginalised social groups (SC/ST) and aspirational districts, and a large majority of trainees are women. Launched with an outlay of ₹1,300 crore, the scheme has been extended up to 2026.

"Scheme for Waiver of Loans to Handloom and Powerloom Sector" is a Loan Waiver Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme redeems the debt accrued by the farmers, Self-Help Groups, Weavers, etc., to the Scheduled Commercial Banks/Cooperative Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, and RRBs, through their Branches/Institutions in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme also suggests a number of measures for increased livelihood opportunities and i

Launched in 2018, the scheme "Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families" by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families to help them overcome financial distress caused by unfavorable climatic conditions during the rainy season. Through this scheme, a relief assistance of ₹4,000 per weaver family is provided as a subsistence allowance to compensate for wage loss during

"Scheme of Death Benefit for Weavers & Artisans of West Bengal" is a social welfare scheme launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal on 7th March, 2024, and shall remain in force for a period of five years. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the family of the deceased weaver /artisan.

Launched in 2012-13, the scheme "Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana" by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur aims to encourage and motivate talented students from weaver families to pursue higher education. The scheme provides financial incentives to students from weaver families who secure admission to professional courses in government colleges. It specifically targets students who are children of members of Primary Weaver C

The “Uttarakhand Oon Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.

Launched in 2007-08, the scheme "Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana" by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur aims to encourage and honor senior weavers in the handloom sector. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹11,000/- to senior weavers who are 60 years or older and have produced the highest amount of cloth in their district. The eligible weavers must be active members of primary weaver cooperative societies affili

“Assistance to Viable and Potentially Viable PWCS" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, launched by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal on 7th March, 2024, and it shall remain in force for a period of five years. The objective of this sub-scheme is to provide financial assistance to the Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies (PWCS) and Khadi Societies who will fulfill

“Support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA Accounts of PWCS" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, launched by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal on 7th March, 2024, and it shall remain in force for a period of five years. The objective of this sub-scheme is to make Primary Weavers’ Cooperative Societies (PWCS) debt free by providing financial support for One Time