Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme
About Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme
The Department of Textiles, under the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department of the Government of Meghalaya, implements the Meghalaya Sericulture and Weaving Scheme. This credit-linked scheme offers financial help of up to 75% of the total project cost so that entrepreneurs and collectives can take up sericulture and weaving. Its main focus is Eri silk, a traditional fabric found only in Meghalaya, and it also backs Muga silk because the state’s climate suits it. The scheme seeks to grow the silk industry by helping to set up grainages that produce Disease-Free Layings (DFL), spinning or reeling and natural dyeing units, and weaving units, unlocking entrepreneurial potential and putting Meghalaya yarn and fabric on the international silk map.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Collectives (Registered & Unregistered Entities):
Collectives have to be based in the village…
Collectives have to be based in the village where the programme is under way.
A registered entity needs 10 or more members
A registered entity needs 10 or more members.
Spinning and weaving experience must be proven, either…
Spinning and weaving experience must be proven, either by a bonafide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District Handloom Officer stating that a minimum of 5 members are spinners, reelers, or weavers, or by valid Handloom ID cards issued by the Government of Meghalaya for at least 5 weavers.
A minimum of 5 spinners or weavers must…
A minimum of 5 spinners or weavers must be employed, backed by an undertaking.
For Grainage, the collective's staff must have passed…
For Grainage, the collective's staff must have passed at least 10th and hold a bonafide certificate from the District Sericulture Office confirming a minimum of 2 years of experience in producing layings.
An active bank account is required, together with…
An active bank account is required, together with bank statements for the last 6 months.
The collective should have been operating for two…
The collective should have been operating for two years or more.
Land, owned or leased, must be held and…
Land, owned or leased, must be held and verified by the competent authority. For Individuals:
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply.
Training in spinning or weaving must be completed…
Training in spinning or weaving must be completed and proved by a certificate from a registered training provider, a bonafide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District Handloom Officer, or a valid Handloom ID issued by the Government of Meghalaya.
Those applying for Grainage need at least a…
Those applying for Grainage need at least a 10th pass and 2 or more years of experience in producing layings, certified by the District Sericulture Office.
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 58…
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 58 years.
Credit defaulters of any bank are not eligible
Credit defaulters of any bank are not eligible.
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The Government of Meghalaya funds 75% of the…
The Government of Meghalaya funds 75% of the project cost as upfront margin money (the entrepreneur puts in 5% and 20% comes as a bank loan)
Partner banks, State Bank of India (SBI) and…
Partner banks, State Bank of India (SBI) and Indian Bank, provide credit linkage
Implementing agencies guide applicants through the application
Implementing agencies guide applicants through the application
Help is given with project realisation and setting…
Help is given with project realisation and setting up the unit under the CM-ELEVATE framework
Entrepreneurs are trained and their capacity built to…
Entrepreneurs are trained and their capacity built to run grainage, spinning, reeling, dyeing, and weaving units successfully
Several unit types qualify for financial help, such…
Several unit types qualify for financial help, such as Eri Spinning, Muga Reeling, Weaving, and Grainage (with or without infrastructure support)
Eligible applicants get one-time infrastructure support of a…
Eligible applicants get one-time infrastructure support of a 500 sq ft/1000 sq ft shed, depending on the option chosen
The cost of equipment for spinning, reeling, weaving,…
The cost of equipment for spinning, reeling, weaving, dyeing, and grainage is covered in line with the model estimates
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Collective (Registered & Unregistered Entities)
Incorporation/ Registration Certificate, Trade license or GST certificate
Incorporation/ Registration Certificate, Trade license or GST certificate
Bank account statement covering the last 6 months
Bank account statement covering the last 6 months
For Grainage applicants, the entity's staff should have…
For Grainage applicants, the entity's staff should have passed at least 10th and
should hold a bona fide certificate from the…
should hold a bona fide certificate from the District Sericulture Office confirming prior experience (at least 2 years); Pan card
A bonafide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District…
A bonafide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District Handloom Officer confirming that 5 or more members of the collective are spinners/weavers, OR a valid Handloom ID card from the Department of Handloom, Govt of Meghalaya
Self Declaration
Self Declaration
Valid government photo ID showing the address, such…
Valid government photo ID showing the address, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport etc, of the President and the Secretary
Land Availability Certificate Individuals
Land Availability Certificate Individuals
A certificate of completing spinning/weaving training from a…
A certificate of completing spinning/weaving training from a registered training provider OR a bona fide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District Handloom Officer, for individuals from the state of Meghalaya
Valid government photo ID showing the address, such…
Valid government photo ID showing the address, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport etc. For Grainage applicants
Bank statement covering the last 6 months
Bank statement covering the last 6 months
Self Declaration
Self Declaration
Land Availability Certificate
Land Availability Certificate
A certificate of completing spinning/weaving training from a…
A certificate of completing spinning/weaving training from a registered training provider OR a bona fide certificate from the District Sericulture Officer/District Handloom Officer
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Access the official website of the scheme and…
Access the official website of the scheme and select "Login to Apply" to launch the application, making sure you have first read all the guidance given on the site.
If you are new, select "Registration for New…
If you are new, select "Registration for New User" and complete the registration process so that your account is created.
Decide which Authentication ID to use from the…
Decide which Authentication ID to use from the choices available, such as
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Enter the card number, then from the names…
Enter the card number, then from the names listed select your own and click on "Next".
The EPIC ID is then displayed
The EPIC ID is then displayed. Click "Accept" if it is accurate; where the details are inaccurate or rejected, type in the EPIC number manually and continue.
Click "Validate" to check the EPIC number you…
Click "Validate" to check the EPIC number you entered, and then click "Next" to load the application form.
Provide all the details the form requires, upload…
Provide all the details the form requires, upload the necessary documents, carefully review what you entered and click "Submit". You are given a unique application number after the form goes through, to keep for future reference. Sign In
Click on "Sign In" and choose the preferred…
Click on "Sign In" and choose the preferred method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Enter the User ID and Password and click…
Enter the User ID and Password and click on "Login" to access the account.
After login, click "Apply for Services/Scheme" to begin…
After login, click "Apply for Services/Scheme" to begin the application.
Provide all required details, upload the necessary documents,…
Provide all required details, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information and click "Submit".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.