National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component
✓ Information verified — April 2026The National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) Scholarship Component is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles. It provides financial assistance to children of handloom weavers so they can pursue education in textile institutions. The scheme aims to support the next generation of weaver families by covering educational costs and providing monthly living expenses.
What You Get
- Financial assistance up to ₹2,00,000 per year
- Coverage of tuition fees at recognized textile institutions
- Coverage of admission fees
- Coverage of examination fees
- Monthly stipend of ₹5,000 during study period
Who Can Apply
- Age: 14–100 years
- Parent must be a registered handloom weaver
- Child must be enrolled in a recognized textile institution
- Beneficiary must be pursuing textile-related education
- Applicant must meet age requirements set by the institution
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. Parent's Weaver Registration Certificate
- 4. Institution Admission Letter
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Income Certificate
- 7. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Textiles
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 14–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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