New Charkha-Loom Scheme

Description
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.

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Benefits
• 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.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a registered Khadi/Polyvastra spinner or weaver.
2. - The applicant’s organization must hold a valid Khadi certification.
3. - Equipment must be purchased for active Khadi production.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicants should purchase the equipment (Amber Charkha or loom) from an approved vendor.
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Step 1: The interested applicants should purchase the equipment (Amber Charkha or loom) from an approved vendor.

Step 2: 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.
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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: Step 3: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the required documents (Purchase Invoices, Certification Proof, etc).
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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: 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.
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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.

Required Documents
• Khadi/Polyvastra Certification.
• Proof of Registration (Khadi Institution/Organization).
• Purchase Invoices for Charkha/Loom.
• Bank Details for Subsidy Disbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What financial assistance is provided for purchasing an Amber Charkha under this scheme?
A: A 65% subsidy (₹8,450/-) is given on the total cost of ₹13,000/- for an Amber Charkha.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the loom subsidy under this scheme?
A: Registered Khadi/Polyvastra weavers affiliated with certified Khadi institutions are eligible.

Q: How is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account after verification.

Q: What is the total cost of a loom covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme subsidizes looms priced at ₹30,000/-, with a 65% (₹19,500/-) subsidy.

Q: Can individual spinners apply, or is membership in an organization mandatory?
A: Applicants must be registered with a Khadi/Polyvastra-certified institution or organization.

Q: What documents are required to claim the subsidy for an Amber Charkha?
A: Purchase invoices, Khadi certification, proof of registration, and bank details are needed.

Q: Is there a subsidy for both Charkhas and looms, or only one per applicant?
A: The scheme covers both, with separate subsidies (₹8,450/- for Charkhas, ₹19,500/- for looms).

Q: Where should applicants submit their subsidy application forms?
A: Forms must be submitted at the nearest Khadi institution or Cottage Industries Office.

Q: Are non-Khadi weavers eligible for this subsidy?
A: No, only registered Khadi/Polyvastra spinners/weavers with valid certification qualify.

Q: How much must a beneficiary contribute toward the purchase of a loom?
A: The beneficiary pays 35% (₹10,500/-) of the ₹30,000/- loom cost.

Q: What proof is required to confirm active Khadi production?
A: The applicant’s Khadi institution certification serves as proof of active production.

Q: Can applicants buy equipment from any vendor, or are there approved sellers?
A: Equipment must be purchased from approved vendors (implied by invoice submission).

Q: Does the scheme cover repairs or upgrades to existing Charkhas/looms?
A: No, only new purchases of Amber Charkhas and looms are subsidized.