Sarkari Yojana

Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana – Karnataka

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana pays handloom weavers a 50% subsidy on new handlooms, jacquards, knotting machines, and warping machines. It supports traditional weavers and newly trained young weavers.

About Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana – Karnataka

Karnataka’s Department of Handloom & Textiles launched the “Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana” to keep alive and build on the skills of current handloom weavers while drawing young people into the trade, protecting the state’s rich handloom heritage. Traditional and new weavers alike get support for buying new handlooms and the equipment they need.

Equipment Covered:

The scheme covers handlooms, electronic jacquards, and pre-loom facilities such as knotting machines and warping machines.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

25 Jul 2014

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The weaver must be a member of a…

The weaver must be a member of a Handloom Weaver Co-operative Society, or of Handloom Associations/Organisations/Karnataka Development Corporation, and may live in an owned house/rented house.

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Traditional weavers must still be working in handloom…

Traditional weavers must still be working in handloom weaving.

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A Weaver's Identity Card is required

A Weaver's Identity Card is required.

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Young men and women just starting out as…

Young men and women just starting out as weavers need to have finished handloom weaving training under a government scheme and hold the certificate for it.

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Anyone buying a warping machine needs a valid…

Anyone buying a warping machine needs a valid certificate of experience in washing and enough space to set up the machine.

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

Benefits Provided

Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Subsidy:

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The subsidy covers 50% of the unit cost…

The subsidy covers 50% of the unit cost of the new handloom/equipment/machinery. Disbursement of Subsidy:

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Half is paid after the initial verification, and…

Half is paid after the initial verification, and the other 50% once the equipment purchase is confirmed. NOTE: The beneficiary can fund the remaining 50% through a loan from a financial institution/bank or from their own capital.

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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An attested copy of the Weaver's Identity Card

An attested copy of the Weaver's Identity Card

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An attested copy of the Handloom Weaving Training…

An attested copy of the Handloom Weaving Training Certificate

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A Loan Sanction Letter or Letter of Agreement…

A Loan Sanction Letter or Letter of Agreement showing how 50% of the unit cost will be financed (Financial Institution/ Bank Loan/Own Capital)

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Other documents, if asked for

Other documents, if asked for

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

2014-07-25

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Handloom and…

During office hours, go to the Handloom and Textile Department's district-level office and ask the staff who issue and receive applications for a hard copy of the prescribed form.

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Fill in every mandatory field and attach copies…

Fill in every mandatory field and attach copies of the mandatory documents, self-attesting them where needed.

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Hand in the signed form and documents at…

Hand in the signed form and documents at the district-level office of the Handloom and Textile Department.

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Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or…

Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or acknowledgment showing the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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