Beneficiary Type: Craftsman / Handicraft Artisan
In order to make handloom sector more sustainable, organized and competitive against machine made fabrics and also provide an assured market and better price for their product, this programme has been developed
to provide financial assistance for constructing workspaces, improving the productivity and working conditions of handloom weavers. This enhances the quality of production and supports the livelihoods of weavers.
weavers with dedicated workspaces, improving their productivity and working conditions. This leads to higher-quality products, increased income, and the sustainability of traditional handloom crafts.
This scheme is only for the weavers who are identified in the BLC
The weaver who happens to be a part of the BLC can directly propose to the Implementing Agency for that BLC for this assistance.
Application Form Aadhaar Card Address Proof (e.g., Ration Card, Voter ID, Electricity Bill) Weaver Identity Card Income Certificate Caste Certificate (if applicable) Land Ownership/Occupancy Proof No Objection Certificate (if land not in applicant’s name) Passport-sized Photographs Bank Passbook Copy or Cancelled Cheque Self-Declaration/Affidavit (No existing workshed)
https://cottage.gujarat.gov.in/eng/HomeGuj-2425663F2E72-214079-282472214079-282472242566
| Gender | Male,Female,Others |
| Age | 0 to 100 |
| Caste | General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class |
| Economic Status | APL,BPL,Both |
| Occupation | Craftsman & Entrepreneur |
| Sector | Khadi, Handloom and Handiceaft |
| Income Criteria | Not Applicable |
| Citizen | Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen |