Sarkari Yojana

Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata

Odisha
Quick Summary: Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata helps trained handloom weavers in Orissa upgrade looms and accessories, with the Government of India paying 90% of the cost and the weaver paying 10%.

About Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata

“Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata” was launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles on 7th August 2016, National Handloom Day, to meet handloom weavers’ need for larger-scale help with looms and accessories. It funds technological up-gradation so that fabric quality and productivity improve. Under HSS, the Govt. of India pays 90% of the cost of technological up-gradation items and the beneficiary pays the other 10%.

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of the state of Orissa qualify

Only residents of the state of Orissa qualify.

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The applicant has to be a Handloom Weaver

The applicant has to be a Handloom Weaver.

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Weaving training under a government programme, such as…

Weaving training under a government programme, such as Block Level Clusters, must have been completed in the last 2 years.

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The weaver must be ready to pay 10%…

The weaver must be ready to pay 10% of the total cost.

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

Documents Required

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

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Applicant's Aadhaar card as proof of identity

Applicant's Aadhaar card as proof of identity.

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The identity card issued to the applicant as…

The identity card issued to the applicant as a weaver.

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A pair of passport-size photographs of the applicant

A pair of passport-size photographs of the applicant.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata through the offline application process outlined below.

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Beneficiaries are chosen at camps held by the…

Beneficiaries are chosen at camps held by the Weavers Service Centre (WSC). The WSC concerned draws up the beneficiary list together with the Implementing Agency and the State Directorate of Handlooms, and weavers are invited to the camps by SMS and similar means.

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Selected weavers order the items they need and…

Selected weavers order the items they need and pay their 10% share to the supplier digitally via RTGS/NEFT/UPI or similar.

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The WSC confirms the order and passes the…

The WSC confirms the order and passes the weaver's details to the supplier, including name, address, mobile number, items with specifications and cost, and the expected supply date. A copy of the supply order is endorsed to NHDC and to the weaver.

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