Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana

Description
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 affiliated with the State Handloom Union. The scheme is implemented by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹11,000/- is provided.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be an active weaver member of the primary weaver cooperative society.
2. - The applicant should be affiliated with the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union, Raipur.
3. - The applicant should be 60 years or older in age.
4. - One weaver from each district of the state who has produced the maximum cloth in that district.
5. - The weaver should not be a defaulter with the society.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period (if any), to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period (if any), to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society.

Step 4: Step 4: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society will verify the details, complete their formalities, add their remarks, and forward the application to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office.
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Step 4: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society will verify the details, complete their formalities, add their remarks, and forward the application to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office.

Step 5: Step 5: A selection committee verifies the application and determines if the applicant is suitable for the honor.
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Step 5: A selection committee verifies the application and determines if the applicant is suitable for the honor.

Step 6: Step 6: The Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office makes a recommendation for the weaver to be honored in the Union's Best Weaver Honor Ceremony. The final selection is made by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Mar…
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Step 6: The Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office makes a recommendation for the weaver to be honored in the Union's Best Weaver Honor Ceremony. The final selection is made by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.

Required Documents
• Passport Size Photograph
• Age Proof (to verify that the applicant is 60 years or older)
• Production Details of the Last Year (including number of pieces/meters and total weaving wages earned)
• Certificate from the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society confirming that the applicant is an active member and not a defaulter
• Details of any Previous Awards Received (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the financial assistance amount provided to senior weavers under this government scheme?
A: Under this scheme, financial assistance of [?]11,000/- is provided to eligible senior weavers. This amount is given to one senior weaver from each district who has produced the maximum cloth in that district.

Q: When was this senior weaver honor scheme launched by the Chhattisgarh government?
A: The scheme was launched in the year 2007-08 by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur. It was initiated to encourage and honor senior weavers in the handloom sector.

Q: Which organization is responsible for implementing this weaver honor scheme in Chhattisgarh?
A: The Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur is responsible for implementing this scheme. They oversee the selection process and distribution of financial assistance to eligible weavers.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement for a weaver to be eligible for this financial assistance program?
A: The weaver must be 60 years or older to be eligible for this scheme. This age requirement is one of the primary eligibility criteria for senior weavers seeking to receive the financial assistance.

Q: How many weavers from each district can receive the benefit under this senior weaver honor program?
A: Only one weaver from each district who has produced the maximum cloth can receive the benefit. The scheme selects the most productive senior weaver from each district of Chhattisgarh state.

Q: Must a weaver be affiliated with any particular organization to be eligible for this financial assistance?
A: Yes, the weaver must be an active member of a primary weaver cooperative society that is affiliated with the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union, Raipur. This affiliation is a mandatory eligibility criterion.

Q: What production criterion must be met by weavers to qualify for this financial honor in their district?
A: The weaver must have produced the maximum amount of cloth in their district compared to other senior weavers. This production volume is a key criterion for selection under the scheme.

Q: What is the required form number for submitting an application for this weaver honor program?
A: Applicants must submit their application in Form-1, which is the prescribed format for this scheme. This form contains fields for all necessary information about the weaver and their production details.

Q: What type of photograph needs to be attached with the application form for this senior weaver program?
A: A passport size photograph of the applicant must be attached with the application form. This is one of the required documents that must accompany the completed application.

Q: Who verifies the membership status of applicants under this weaver honor scheme?
A: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society verifies the applicant's membership status, including their membership number and confirmation that they are an active member of the society.

Q: What production details must be provided by applicants in the application for this financial assistance?
A: Applicants must provide their production details for the last year, including the number of pieces/meters of cloth produced and the total weaving wages earned during that period.

Q: Can weavers who have defaulted on their obligations with the cooperative society apply for this honor?
A: No, weavers who are defaulters with the society are not eligible. The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society must certify that the applicant is not a defaulter as part of the verification process.

Q: Who is responsible for forwarding the weaver's application to the State Handloom Union?
A: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society is responsible for forwarding the proposal to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office. This is part of the application process.

Q: Which official makes the final recommendation for weavers to be honored under this scheme?
A: The Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office makes the recommendation for the weaver to be honored in the Union's Best Weaver Honor Ceremony. This recommendation is part of the approval process.