Sarkari Yojana

Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers pays 90% of the cost (up to ₹25,000/-) of looms and tools for traditional women weavers, with the beneficiary contributing 10%.

About Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department, part of the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand, runs the “Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers”. It extends financial help to traditional women workers whose main livelihood is handloom weaving, spinning or allied weaving work.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Uttarakhand Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Uttarakhand

Applicants must live in Uttarakhand.

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Applicants must be women workers from families whose…

Applicants must be women workers from families whose hereditary trade is weaving, spinning, knitting or allied handloom work.

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Priority goes to women with handloom experience who…

Priority goes to women with handloom experience who cannot weave because they do not have a loom.

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The woman worker needs to be registered with…

The woman worker needs to be registered with the Government of India or the Government of Uttarakhand.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Selected women workers receive handloom / pantloom /…

Selected women workers receive handloom / pantloom / frameloom and other connected tools and equipment, with the department paying 90% of the total cost (capped at ₹25,000/-) and the beneficiary paying the balance 10%.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card

Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card

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Bank account particulars (passbook or statement)

Bank account particulars (passbook or statement)

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The applicable registration certificate (if registered with the…

The applicable registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government)

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Papers or certificates relating to handicraft/weaving work

Papers or certificates relating to handicraft/weaving work

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Recent passport-size photos

Recent passport-size photos

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Any further supporting papers the department may ask…

Any further supporting papers the department may ask for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

The application form is available from the General Manager, District Industries Centre, and can also be downloaded from the department's website at https://doi.uk.org .
Applicants should attach to the form a copy of the Aadhaar card, bank account particulars, the applicable registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government), and other papers, photographs or certificates relating to handicrafts or weaving, and submit them through the General Manager of the District Industries Centre concerned. Selection Process:
At district level, a committee chaired by the General Manager, District Industries Centre, picks eligible women workers according to the laid-down criteria. The list of chosen beneficiaries with the required details is sent to the Directorate of Industries for approval, after which 90% of the sanctioned sum is credited directly to the bank accounts of the selected women workers.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References