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Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana

"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.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2007-08, the scheme "Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana" by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur aims to encourage and honor senior weavers in the handloom sector. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹11,000/- to senior weavers who are 60 years or older and have produced the highest amount of cloth in their district. The eligible weavers must be active members of primary weaver cooperative societies affiliated with the State Handloom Union. The scheme is implemented by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.

Benefits

₹11.0K

Financial assistance of ₹11,000/- is provided.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Age Proof (to verify that the applicant is 60 years or older)
  • Production Details of the Last Year (including number of pieces/meters and total weaving wages earned)
  • Certificate from the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society confirming that the applicant is an active member and not a defaulter
  • Details of any Previous Awards Received (if applicable)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹11.0K