The Government of India is implementing following schemes/programmes for development of handloom sector and welfare of handloom weavers throughout the country:
- National Handloom Development Programme.
- Handloom Weavers’ Comprehensive Welfare Scheme.
- Yarn Supply Scheme
- Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme.
National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) implemented during the 12th Plan period provides for comprehensive interventions for cluster development, marketing assistance, concessional credit etc. The guidelines of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)/ Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) was amended in June/August, 2015 to include Block level cluster approach, which provides more flexibility with higher funding by Government of India, discontinuation of the State financial contribution, direct release of funds to Implementing Agency, direct transfer of funds in the block with a maximum assistance of upto Rs.2.00 crore for various interventions such as setting up of Common Facility Centre (CFC) including Common Service Centre (CSC), engagement of textile designer-cum-marketing executive, construction of workshed, appointment of Cluster Development Executive (CDE), technological up-gradation, lighting units, skill up-gradation, better looms and accessories, etc. Besides, financial assistance of upto Rs.50.00 lakh is available for setting up of dye house at district level.
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