Swanirbhar Naari

Swanirbhar Naari is a state flagship scheme implemented by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, to support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items. The scheme ensures direct procurement from weavers without the involvement of middlemen, thereby providing them fair market access and improved remuneration for their craftsmanship. Under the scheme, a dedicated online portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) is used for the registration of eligible weavers. The weavers are required to undergo physical field verification by departmental officials, and their registration is mapped with their Aadhaar number. The scheme encourages the weavers to acquire various certifications and provides quality training to upgrade their skills through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. To enhance productivity and quality, modern technology is integrated into the traditional weaving process.