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Mukhyamantri Baristha Bunakar and Karigara Sahayata Yojana

Odisha

Mukhyamantri Baristha Bunakar and Karigara Sahayata Yojana is a welfare scheme run by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department of the Odisha government. It provides financial assistance to elderly weavers and craft workers in Odisha who face economic hardship. The scheme aims to support senior artisans and help them maintain their livelihoods.

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Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana

Odisha

The Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana is an insurance scheme run by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the Odisha government. It provides financial protection to handloom weavers and their families in case of death (natural or accidental) or disability. The scheme aims to support weavers by offering insurance coverage when they face unexpected hardships.

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Handicrafts Export Award

Tamil Nadu

The Handicrafts Export Award is a recognition and incentive scheme launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department of the Tamil Nadu Government. It encourages and rewards exporters of traditional handicraft items by providing cash prizes and recognition. The scheme aims to promote Tamil Nadu's handicraft sector and support exporters in growing their international business.

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'Financial Assistance for Setting Up of Sales Emporia by Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies and Recognized Institutions' under 'Marketing And Publicity'

Puducherry

This scheme provides financial help to Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies, and Recognized Institutions in Puducherry to set up sales emporia (shops). The scheme supports promotion of handicraft products, coir items, jute goods, and products from micro and small industries by helping with building costs and infrastructure setup.

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"Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme

Puducherry

This scheme, run by the Department of Industries and Commerce in Puducherry, provides training in traditional handicrafts using the Gurukulam model (learning from master craftspeople). It aims to help rural poor people learn valuable craft skills and find better employment opportunities. The training helps preserve traditional handicraft knowledge while creating new livelihoods for trainees.

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"Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme

Puducherry

This scheme, run under the Development of Handicrafts programme, provides design and development training to experienced master craftspersons in Puducherry. The training teaches modern design techniques and artistic methods to help traditional craftspeople make their products more attractive and sellable to customers. The goal is to preserve and improve traditional handicrafts while increasing their market value and demand.

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National Handicrafts Development Programme: Research & Development Scheme

Ministry Of Textiles

This is a research and development scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to study and understand the handicraft sector across India. It conducts surveys and studies about the economic, social, and aesthetic aspects of traditional crafts and the artisans who make them. The scheme generates information and feedback that helps the government plan better policies and programs for handicraft workers and their communities.

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Self Employment Scheme

Karnataka

This Karnataka state scheme supports religious minority communities in starting or expanding small businesses. It provides subsidies through nationalized and scheduled banks to help minorities establish enterprises in handicrafts, services, and agriculture-based activities. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and economic empowerment among minority communities.

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Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs

Uttarakhand

This is a state-level award scheme run by the Uttarakhand government to recognize and honor skilled artisans and weavers. The scheme celebrates exceptional craftsmanship in handicrafts and handloom sectors, particularly cotton and woolen textiles. Awards are given at both district and state levels to outstanding performers who demonstrate excellence in their craft.

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Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

The Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for Handicraft Artisans is a government program run by the Department of Industries, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It provides financial assistance to handloom and handicraft artisans in the union territory who need money to buy machinery or raw materials. This scheme helps small artisans grow their business and improve their production capacity.

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