Showing 11–20 of 75 schemes
Clear filtersKhadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana
Khadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana is a group insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to protect khadi artisans, spinners, and weavers. The scheme provides insurance coverage to safeguard khadi workers and their families against financial hardship caused by death, accidental injury, or disability. This scheme helps ensure economic security for workers in the traditional khadi sector across India.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Research & Development Scheme
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.
View DetailsBoneej Scheme
Boneej is a special financial assistance scheme launched by the Government of Assam to support and strengthen rural industries across the state. Announced by the Finance Minister in the 2016 Budget, the scheme aims to promote economic development in rural areas by providing support to small and medium-scale industrial enterprises. It is designed to help rural entrepreneurs and artisans establish and expand their businesses.
View DetailsUpgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development
USTTAD is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to support artisans and craftspeople working in traditional arts and crafts. The scheme focuses on upgrading skills and providing training to help traditional craftspeople improve their craft quality and income. It aims to preserve India's rich cultural heritage while making traditional arts more economically viable for practitioners.
View DetailsNew Charkha-Loom Scheme
The New Charkha-Loom Scheme is run by the Gujarat government to support registered khadi spinners and weavers. It provides financial assistance to help artisans purchase traditional spinning wheels (charkhas) and looms. This scheme aims to strengthen sustainable livelihoods in the khadi sector and preserve traditional textile crafts.
View DetailsAward Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs
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.
View DetailsAssistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers
This scheme provides financial support to women artisans engaged in traditional handloom spinning and weaving work in Uttarakhand. It aims to preserve and promote traditional weaving crafts by making modern handloom equipment affordable for women workers. The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand government to support the livelihoods of women in the handloom sector.
View DetailsInvestment 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
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.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances
This scheme is run by the Ministry of Textiles to help traditional handicraft artisans who are facing financial hardship. It provides monthly financial support to artisans in difficult circumstances so they can continue their craft and meet their daily needs. The scheme is available across all of India and aims to protect the livelihoods of skilled handicraft workers.
View Details"Advance/High Skill Training in Coir" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
This scheme, run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through the Development of Coir initiative, provides advanced and high-skill training to coir artisans and interested individuals in Puducherry. The training covers the latest skills, modern technologies, and best practices in coir production and related work. Participants receive training at various certified centers across India to improve their earning potential and work quality.
View Details