Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers
in Uttarakhand
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Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers in Uttarakhand
Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
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/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a woman worker who belong to a family whose ancestral occupation is weaving, spinning, knitting, or allied handloom activities.
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.
The woman worker must be registered with the Government of India or Government of Uttarakhand.
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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.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Bank account details (passbook or statement) |
| 3 | Relevant registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government) |
| 4 | Documents or certificates related to handicrafts/weaving work |
| 5 | Recent passport-size photographs |
| 6 | Any other supporting documents as required by the department |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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>