Assistance
- Price Subsidy Component: A 15% subsidy on yarn for handloom weavers through direct benefit transfer (DBT) to linked bank accounts, with quantity restrictions.
- Transport Subsidy Component: Reimbursement of transportation costs for yarn to reduce input expenses for weavers.
Eligibility
- Individual handloom weavers.
- Agencies such as:
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Joint Liability Groups (JLGs)
- Cooperative Societies
- Handloom Producer Companies
- Weaver Entrepreneurs actively engaged in weaving and owning handlooms.
Components
- Subsidized Yarn Supply: Includes cotton hank yarn, domestic silk, wool, linen, and blended yarn of natural fibers.
- Warehouses and Depots: Establishing facilities in handloom clusters to ensure ready availability of yarn.
- Online Tracking: Usage of platforms like the e-Dhaga app for real-time tracking of procurement, supply, and beneficiary details.
Period:
- Implementation period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
