About this business scheme
"Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families" by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Andhra Pradesh aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families. A relief assistance of Rs. 4,000 per weaver family is provided to compensate for wage loss during the rainy season.
Launched in 2018, the scheme "Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families" by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families to help them overcome financial distress caused by unfavorable climatic conditions during the rainy season. Through this scheme, a relief assistance of Rs. 4,000 per weaver family is provided as a subsistence allowance to compensate for wage loss during the rainy season. The scheme is implemented by the Director of Handlooms and Textiles, Andhra Pradesh. The objectives of the scheme are to address the intermittent loss of work during the rainy season due to issues such as oozing of water in loom pits, dampness causing stickiness of warps, and damage to looms and raw materials.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families (SWCHWF) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Industries and Commerce |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State · Andhra Pradesh |
| Official portal | handlooms.ap.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Artisans, Spinners & Weavers
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Rs. 2,000/- per month for two months.
- Relief Assistance of Rs. 4,000/- as Subsistence Allowance per Weaver Family in a year.
- The transfer of relief assistance to the beneficiaries' accounts will be via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a handloom weaver engaged in the handloom profession or in an allied activity such as weaving, warping & sizing.
- The applicant should be enrolled under the "Praja Sadhikara Survey" of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
The handloom weaver and head of the family must submit an application to the Assistant Director (Handlooms & Textiles) along with photocopies of the required documents (Weaver Photo ID Card, Aadhar Card, Ration Card, first page of the bank account passbook, and mobile number).
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration for which wage compensation is provided under this scheme?
Wage compensation is provided for two months (60 days) during the rainy season.
What is the significance of the Praja Sadhikara Survey in this scheme?
The Praja Sadhikara Survey is used to identify and enroll eligible handloom weavers for assistance under the scheme.
What is the deadline for completing the application and recommendation process?
The entire process, from application to recommendation, must be completed by the end of August of the concerned financial year.
What is the significance of the White Ration Card in this scheme?
The White Ration Card is required to prove that the applicant is the head of the family and depends on the weaving profession for livelihood.
What is the role of the Assistant Director (Handlooms & Textiles) in this scheme?
The Assistant Director receives applications, verifies them, and submits eligible cases to the District Level Committee for approval.
How is the relief assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The assistance is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Who is responsible for verifying the applications under this scheme?
Mandal Level Teams, supervised by the Tahsildar and Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO), verify the applications.
What documents are required to apply for the wage compensation scheme?
Required documents include Weaver Photo ID Card, Aadhar Card, Ration Card, first page of the bank account passbook, and the applicant’s mobile number.
What are the reasons for wage loss among handloom weavers during the rainy season?
Wage loss occurs due to oozing water in loom pits, dampness causing stickiness of warps, and damage to looms and raw materials in kutcha worksheds.
What is the amount of relief assistance provided under this scheme?
The relief assistance is Rs. 4,000 per weaver family per year, provided as Rs. 2,000 per month for two months.
Who is eligible to apply for the wage compensation scheme?
Handloom weavers engaged in weaving, warping, and sizing, who possess a Photo Identity Card issued by the State/Central Government and are enrolled under the Praja Sadhikara Survey.
What is the objective of the "Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families"?
The objective is to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families to help them overcome financial difficulties caused by unfavorable climatic conditions during the rainy season.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Brief handlooms.ap.gov.in
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