Beneficiary Type: Other
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
providing Lighting Units under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) is to improve the working conditions of handloom weavers by ensuring reliable lighting, particularly in areas with inadequate electricity. This boosts productivity and supports sustainable practices through solar-powered systems.
increase productivity by allowing weavers to work longer hours with reliable lighting. They also promote sustainability by providing solar-powered solutions, reducing energy costs and improving working conditions.
This scheme is only for the weavers who are identified in the BLC
There is no application process. The BLC are identified by State level through agency hired by the government.
Aadhaar Card Weaver's Registration Certificate Proof of Residence Bank Account Details Photograph Caste Certificate
https://www.nhdc.org.in/UPLOAD/TopMenuFile/Yarn-Supply-Scheme.pdf
| 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 |