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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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Bunkar Parivar Sahayata Yojana

Chhattisgarh

Bunkar Parivar Sahayata Yojana is a financial assistance scheme run by the Chhattisgarh government to support families of weavers during times of hardship. The scheme provides immediate financial help to families of weavers who die or face sudden loss of income. It is designed to ensure that weaver families do not face severe financial crisis and can meet their basic needs during difficult times.

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Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana

Odisha

Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana (MBJY) is a special scheme run by the Odisha government under the Chief Minister's Special Package. It is designed to support handloom weavers by helping them increase production and improve their livelihoods. The scheme focuses on providing assistance to traditional weavers in Odisha.

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Swanirbhar Naari

Assam

Swanirbhar Naari is a scheme run by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam. It supports women weavers and artisans who create traditional hand-woven textiles and items. The scheme helps these weavers by directly buying their products, ensuring fair income and market access for their handloom goods.

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Revised Education Scheme For Children Of Artisans/Weavers Of Handicrafts And Handloom Departments

Jammu and Kashmir

This is a scholarship scheme run by the Industries and Commerce Department of the Jammu and Kashmir government. It provides financial support to help children of artisans and weavers working in handicrafts and handloom sectors complete their education. The scheme aims to encourage education among families involved in traditional crafts and weaving work.

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Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme

Gujarat

The Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme is a Gujarat government initiative designed to support handloom weavers and weaving organizations by reducing the cost of yarn purchases. The scheme provides subsidies on yarn bought from NHDC (National Handloom Development Corporation) depots and covers freight charges. It aims to help weavers below the poverty line continue their traditional craft affordably.

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Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families

Andhra Pradesh

This scheme is run by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles in Andhra Pradesh. It provides wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families during the rainy season when work becomes difficult. The scheme aims to support weavers by providing financial assistance to help them during periods of reduced income.

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Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers

Andhra Pradesh

This scheme provides financial support to families of weavers who have died by suicide due to difficulties in their weaving work. Run by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles in Andhra Pradesh since June 2004, it aims to help the bereaved families cope with the loss of their primary earner. The ex-gratia payment is a one-time financial assistance given to the next of kin of eligible weavers.

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Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka

Karnataka

Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana is a Karnataka state scheme designed to support and develop handloom weaving as a sustainable livelihood. It aims to help existing weavers improve their skills and income while attracting young people to join the handloom industry. The scheme works to preserve Karnataka's rich handloom weaving heritage and culture for future generations.

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Scheme of Death Benefit for Weavers & Artisans of West Bengal

West Bengal

This is a social welfare scheme run by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. It provides financial assistance to the families of deceased weavers and artisans. The scheme aims to support dependents who lose their earning member due to death.

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