Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme) — Grant — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme) — Grant — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much money can I get from the Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay scheme?
The payout depends on your category and the work you produce. Spinners from the General and Scheduled Caste categories get ₹1 per hank, while women and Scheduled Tribe spinners get ₹1.5 per hank. Weavers from the General and Scheduled Caste categories get ₹3 per square metre, and Scheduled Tribe weavers get ₹4 per square metre. There is also a weaving equipment aid of ₹1 per square metre. Because the amounts vary with output, there is no single fixed grant figure.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any individual Khadi spinner producing yarn or Khadi weaver working at the loom in Gujarat can apply. The scheme covers artisans from the General, Scheduled Caste, Women and Scheduled Tribe categories. You must genuinely be engaged in spinning or weaving work, since the incentive is released against verified production rather than on registration alone.
Is there a last date or application deadline?
No. This is a rolling scheme that stays open, so there is no closing date to race against. You can register on the eKutir portal and submit your application at any point during the year.
Does the scheme take equity or need to be repaid?
No. The Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay scheme is a grant-style production incentive, so it is non-dilutive — you keep full ownership of your work and enterprise, and the money does not have to be returned.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?
No. The scheme's requirements do not include DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. It is aimed at individual artisans, and what matters is that you are actively spinning or weaving Khadi in Gujarat.
How do I apply for the scheme?
Applications are made online through the Gujarat government's eKutir portal at e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in. You begin with a new individual registration, providing your name, Aadhaar number, gender, date of birth, mobile number, email and a password. Your user ID and password are then sent to your registered mobile number and email, and you log back in to complete your user profile before selecting the scheme and filling in the application form.
What documents do I need to submit?
The registration step requires your Aadhaar card number and basic personal details. The application form then asks you to upload the required documents in the specified format along with the corresponding document numbers. Since the incentive is production-based, expect to provide proof of your Khadi spinning or weaving activity and your production records for verification.
Why do women and Scheduled Tribe artisans get different rates?
The scheme deliberately offers enhanced incentives to women and Scheduled Tribe artisans, so a woman spinner earns ₹1.5 per hank instead of ₹1 and a Scheduled Tribe weaver earns ₹4 per square metre instead of ₹3. It is the state's way of directing greater support to these groups.
When and how are the incentives paid?
Incentives are disbursed after verification of your production. Once the board or its designated local authority confirms your eligibility and validates your output records — sometimes through a field visit or by cross-checking government databases — the payment is processed according to the output that has been verified.
How can I check my application status or get help?
You can track your application on the eKutir application status page by entering your application number and date of birth. For assistance, call the helpdesk on 9909926280 or 9909926180, or contact your District Industries Centre (DIC). Remember to note down the application number generated when you submit your form.
Who offers Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme) — Grant?
Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme) — Grant is offered by Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.