The Scheme will be implemented Mukhyarrantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana (MBJY) under Chief Minister's Special Package for Handloom weavers.
Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana - Introduction
Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana (MBJY) is a scheme under the Chief Minister's Special Package for Handloom weavers. The scheme aims to improve working conditions and productivity for weavers by providing necessary illumination, ensuring smooth operation during electricity issues, reducing physical strain, and increasing earning potential.
Benefits
- Free Tube Lights: Distribution of 20-watt tube lights free of cost to beneficiaries.
- Inverter Purchase Assistance: ₹17,500/- is given in two installments for purchasing inverters (1st installment of ₹10,000/- for purchase of equipment and 2nd installment of ₹7,500/- after purchase of equipment).
- Free Fans: 35-watt fans given to beneficiaries at no cost.
- Interest-Free Loan: Up to ₹5,000 loan available with no interest rate charged.
Eligibility
- He or she must be a bona fide weaver or full-time ancillary worker.
- He or she must be a permanent resident or domicile of Odisha.
- The family income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,00,000 per annum.
- At least 50% of the family income should come from weaving activities.
- He or she must purchase the lighting unit from a GST-registered dealer with a valid TIN.
- If more than one family member is eligible, only one of them will be entitled to benefit under this scheme.
Application Process
- Step 1: Visit the official textiles.odisha.gov.in to register yourself.
- Step 2: Fill in all your details in the registration window and click on “Submit” and a message will be displayed for successful registration.
- Step 3: Now click on “Go to Login”. Enter the same username & password used during account creation, then click on “Login”.
- Step 4: Select the scheme as “Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana” from the dropdown menu.
- Step 5: A form will open. Fill in all the details and upload all the relevant documents.
- Step 6: Select the “Declaration” and click on “Save” button to see preview of the application form. Click on “Edit” button if you want to edit the application form.
- Step 7: Click on “Final Submit” button to generate and receive the OTP in Mobile No. & E-mail ID.
- Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on “Submit” button.