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Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme
The scheme provides 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC depots to handloom weavers, cooperatives, and NGOs, along with freight reimbursement (1–8.5%). Intended beneficiaries include weavers below the poverty line.
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About This Scheme
Launched in 2007, the "Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme", implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide quality yarn at subsidized rates to handloom weavers, ensuring affordability and improved product quality. The scheme offers freight reimbursement (1–8.5% based on yarn type and region) and a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC-recognized depots. Eligible beneficiaries include handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers. The scheme is implemented through District Industries Centers (DICs) and aims to sustain employment for economically weak weavers, especially from Scheduled Castes.
Benefits
Yarn Purchase Subsidy
15% subsidy on yarn bought from NHDC-recognized depots.
Freight Reimbursement
Non-Silk/Jute Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.75%, North-East: 3.00%
Silk Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.25%, North-East: 1.50%
Jute/Jute Blended Yarn: Plain Area: 7.00%, Hills/Remote: 8.00%, North-East: 8.50%
_*Additional 2.5% depot operating charges._
Disbursement Mode
15% subsidy credited via RTGS/e-payment.
Freight reimbursement is processed separately.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Purchase Invoices From NHDC-recognized Depots.
- ✦Proof of Registration (for Cooperatives/NGOs).
- ✦Freight Receipts (for Reimbursement Claims).
- ✦Bank Details for Subsidy Disbursement.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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