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Clear filtersJute Resource-Cum-Production Centre
The Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre (JRCPC) is a government initiative by the Ministry of Textiles to set up training and production centres across India. These centres are established in jute clusters and localities in partnership with experienced training agencies. The scheme aims to provide skilling and training programmes while supporting jute production, resource management, and marketing activities.
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 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 DetailsShilp Guru Award
The Shilp Guru Award is a national honor created by the Ministry of Textiles to recognize and celebrate master craftspersons in handicrafts. This award acknowledges the exceptional skill, dedication, and lifetime contributions of legendary artisans who have preserved and promoted India's rich and diverse craft heritage. The scheme honors craftspeople whose work represents the best of Indian traditional craftsmanship.
View DetailsDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Bunkar Yojana
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Bunkar Yojana is a government scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to support women weavers in Arunachal Pradesh. It provides affordable credit and financial assistance to help women weavers meet their working capital and business needs. The scheme aims to empower women in the weaving sector by reducing the cost of borrowing through interest subsidy.
View DetailsNational Handloom Development Programme: Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme
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.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA
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.
View DetailsGroup Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Weavers
This is a government insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to protect powerloom weavers and their families. It provides insurance coverage for natural death, accidental death, and disability caused by accidents. The scheme aims to give financial security to weavers and their dependents during difficult times.
View DetailsNational Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component
The 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.
View DetailsAmended Technology Upgradation Fund
The Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) is run by the Ministry of Textiles across all of India. It helps textile businesses and manufacturers invest in new technology and equipment. The scheme aims to create jobs, improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce India's dependence on imported textiles.
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