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Credit Card Scheme For Artisans And Weavers Of Handicrafts And Handloom Sector

Jammu and Kashmir

This is a loan scheme run by the Department of Handicraft & Handloom, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. It provides credit (borrowed money) to artisans and weavers working in handicrafts and handloom sectors. The scheme helps them get timely financial support from banks and financial institutions to grow their business and buy materials.

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National Handloom Development Programme: Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme

Ministry Of Textiles

This scheme helps handloom weavers and artisans get loans from banks at lower interest rates. Run by the Ministry of Textiles, it provides both term loans for equipment and working capital for day-to-day business needs. The scheme makes credit easy and affordable for handloom workers across India.

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National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA

Ministry Of Textiles

The National Handicrafts Development Programme's Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme helps artisans and weavers set up their own shops called emporia (retail stores). These shops are opened in good business locations using the organization's own or rented buildings. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Textiles to support traditional craftspeople in selling their products directly to customers.

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Pension Scheme for Artisans

Uttarakhand

This is a pension support scheme run by the Uttarakhand state government to help senior artisans. It provides an additional monthly incentive to skilled craftspeople aged 60 and above who are already receiving old-age pension. The scheme targets artisans from below-poverty-line (BPL) families to improve their financial security in old age.

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Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment To Uplift The Economic Condition Of Artisans/ Persons

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

The Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for Handicraft Artisans is a government program run by the Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It provides financial assistance to artisans from SC, ST, OBC, and EWS communities to buy tools and equipment for their handicraft work. The goal is to help artisans earn more money and become self-employed.

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National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

This is a scholarship program run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help talented students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans pursue higher education abroad. The scheme supports students who want to study Master's degrees or Ph.D. programs in foreign universities. It aims to provide equal educational opportunities to marginalized communities at the international level.

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Artisan Promotion

Delhi

Artisan Promotion is a scheme run by the Delhi Scheduled Castes Firance and Development Corporation (DSFDC) under the Delhi government. It helps skilled artisans participate in national fairs, exhibitions, and trade shows to showcase and sell their work. The scheme provides financial support to artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Minority communities to reduce barriers to participation.

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Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka

Karnataka

The Paduke Kuteera Scheme is a Karnataka state initiative that supports roadside cobblers and footwear artisans by providing them with a ready-made steel kiosk and tools at no cost. The scheme aims to formalize and improve the working conditions of traditional cobblers engaged in shoe repair and footwear production. Each beneficiary receives a steel-made kiosk unit worth ₹1,25,000 along with a complete tool kit and signage board to establish their business.

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Shilp Sampada Term Loan Scheme for Backward Classes- Haryana

Haryana

Shilp Sampada Term Loan Scheme is a Haryana government initiative designed to support artisans and handicraft workers from backward classes. The scheme provides financial assistance through term loans to help preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts. It also offers skill upgrade training that includes modern technological inputs like computer and CAD training to enhance their competitiveness.

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Poompuhar State Award

Tamil Nadu

Poompuhar State Award is a recognition and financial assistance scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi. It honors skilled artisans and craftspeople who have made significant contributions to traditional crafts and handlooms in Tamil Nadu. Awardees receive monetary rewards, a gold medal, and other recognition along with potential pension benefits.

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