The scheme targets the children of these weavers, offering financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000 annually. This support covers tuition, admission, and examination fees at recognized textile institutions. Additionally, beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
“Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana” aims to encourage senior weavers in the handloom sector. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹11,000/- to active weaver members who are 60 years or older and have produced the maximum cloth in their district.
“State Capital Investment Subsidy” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide a State Capital Investment Subsidy of the fixed capital investment.
“Waiver of Electricity Duty” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project.
“Waiver of Fees for Land Conversion and Mutation” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide a waiver of fees for conversion and mutation of the land as approved in the project.
“Subsidy for Water Conservation/ Environment Compliance” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme by the Dept. of MSME&T , Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of expenditure incurred by it towards the cost of captive Effluent Water Treatment Plant.
“Power Subsidy” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide power subsidy on electricity consumption for 5 years from the date of commencement of production.
The “NHDP: Research & Development Scheme” is introduced to generate feedback on economic, social, aesthetic, and promotional aspects of various crafts and artisans in the handicraft sector. The surveys and studies are sponsored/conducted to generate suitable inputs for planning purposes.
“Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide a reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee paid by the eligible textile sector enterprises for
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
“Incentive for Energy Efficiency” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide a reimbursement for the cost of energy and installations for energy conservation as per energy audit.