Beneficiary Type: Other
In order to make handloom sector more sustainable, organized and competitive against machine made fabrics and also provide an assured market and better price for their product, this programme has been developed
the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) is to enhance the skills of handloom weavers, promote market access, and preserve traditional weaving techniques. It aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of weavers and strengthen the handloom sector's sustainability.
provides weavers with skill development, financial support, and market access, enhancing their productivity and income. It also promotes the preservation of traditional handloom techniques and supports sustainable growth in the handloom sector.
This scheme is only for the weavers who are identified in the BLC
There is no application process. The BLC are identified by State level through agency hired by the government.
Aadhaar Card Bank Account Details Handloom Weaving Certificate Caste Certificate Photograph (passport-sized) Registration Certificate of Society/SHG List of Weavers Proof of Activity (handloom products or sales records) Application Form Project Proposal Quotation for Equipment Income Certificate Proof of Purchase or Investment Evidence of Traditional Weaving Practices (for GI Registration)
https://www.nhdc.org.in/UPLOAD/TopMenuFile/Yarn-Supply-Scheme.pdf
| Gender | Male,Female,Others |
| Age | 0 to 100 |
| Caste | General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class |
| Economic Status | APL,BPL,Both |
| Occupation | Craftsman & Entrepreneur |
| Sector | Khadi, Handloom and Handiceaft |
| Income Criteria | Not Applicable |
| Citizen | Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen |