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National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)

Comprehensive scheme for handloom sector with financial assistance for raw materials, technology upgradation, and marketing.

Ministry: Ministry of TextilesLaunched: 2016

About the Scheme

NHDP provides financial assistance to handloom weavers for raw materials, technology upgradation, marketing infrastructure, skill development, and welfare measures. The scheme supports weavers through block-level handloom clusters, handloom training centers, and marketing events like Handloom Expos.

Benefits

  • Raw material assistance
  • Technology upgradation support
  • Marketing assistance through expos
  • Skill training and design development
  • Mudra loans for weavers

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Handloom weavers and artisans
  • 2Handloom cooperatives and FPOs
  • 3Registered handloom entities

Documents Required

Weaver identity card
Aadhaar Card
Bank details

Quick Information

Max Benefit
Multiple benefits
Launched
2016
Level
central
Department
Office of Development Commissioner (Handloom)

Beneficiary Types

ArtisanIndividualWomen

Tags

#handloom#weaver#textiles#artisan
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