West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver

Description
“Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver" 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 one-time financial assistance to the individual Handloom weavers who are not under the ambit of any Primary Weavers’ Cooperative Societies.

Benefits
• ₹5000/- per weaver towards repair/renovation of work shed and/or repair/modification of loom & accessories.
• ₹10,000/- will also be provided towards raw material assistance for production of handloom products. To get this benefit, the raw material, i.e. yarn has to be procured through Tantuja.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Applicant should be an Individual Weavers.

Application Process
Step 1: An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.
Offline

An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.

Required Documents
• Photo.
• Aadhar card.
• Proof of being a Handloom/ Khadi Weaver.
• Any other documents as required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the definition of “PWCS”?
A: "PWCS" means the Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies registered under the West Bengal Cooperative Societies Act.

Q: What is the definition of “Tantuja”?
A: "Tantuja" means the State Apex Cooperative Society for marketing of handloom products produced by the PWCS.

Q: What is the extent of financial support provided under this scheme?
A: [?]5000/- per weaver towards repair/renovation of work shed and/or repair/modification of loom & accessories and [?]10,000/- will also be provided towards raw material assistance for production of handloom products.

Q: Which department is the management authority for this scheme?
A: The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department.

Q: What process will be followed by the department for the administration of this scheme?
A: The Committee will scrutinize and examine the claim proposals as would be submitted in the prescribed format and will cause Field Enquiry, if necessary. The Committee will recommend the claim based on the scrutiny/ examination undertaken to the Director, Textiles/ CEO KWBVIB as the case may be.

Q: What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the Welfare Assistance?
A: In case of any misrepresentation of facts or furnishing false information by an applicant ,all his/ her claims under the scheme shall be revoked.

Q: Whether any similar benefits extended to eligible PWC/ Khadi Society under any existing schemes of the State Government or Government of India, will continue to operate alongside the benefits provided under this scheme?
A: Yes, an eligible PWC/Khadi Society etc. which has availed of incentive/subsidy under any other scheme prior to the introduction of this scheme shall be eligible to get the benefits under this scheme.

Q: Is an eligible PWC/Khadi Society that has already received an incentive or subsidy under a different scheme before the introduction of this new scheme still eligible to receive benefits under the new scheme?
A: Yes, an eligible PWC/Khadi Society etc. which has availed of incentive/subsidy under any other scheme prior to the introduction of this scheme shall be eligible to get the benefits under this scheme.

Q: How the Grievance Redressal Mechanism shall operate for this scheme?
A: In case of any grievances against the decision of the Directorate of Textiles, application is to be made to the Principal Secretary, Department of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal. In case of any interpretation regarding the scheme, the Director of Textile shall consult with the Department of MSME&T before taking any final decision.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: "Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024", implemented by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to provide one-time financial assistance to the individual Handloom weavers.

Q: What is the date of commencement and duration of this scheme?
A: This scheme was launched on 7th March, 2024 and will remain in force for five years.

Q: Who are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme?
A: Individual Weavers of the state are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme.

Q: How can the benefits be availed?
A: An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.

Q: Is there any income criteria to be eligible for the scheme?
A: No, there is no specific income criteria to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: What is the frequency of the assistance?
A: The assistance will be provided one time to the beneficiaries.