West Bengal Handloom & Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme: ₹15,000 Grant — Frequently Asked Questions

An eligible weaver can receive a one-time grant of up to ₹15,000 in total. That figure is made up of ₹5,000 for repair and renovation of the work shed, the loom or its accessories, plus ₹10,000 as raw material assistance for buying yarn.

The applicant has to be an individual handloom weaver. The second and equally important condition is that the weaver must not fall under the ambit of any Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies, because cooperative members are covered elsewhere and are outside this sub-scheme.

No. Weavers who come under the ambit of a Primary Weavers' Cooperative Society are excluded from this particular sub-scheme. It is designed specifically for independent weavers who have no cooperative affiliation.

The ₹5,000 component is meant for repair or renovation of the work shed and/or repair or modification of the loom and its accessories. The purpose is to make sure the weaver has a functional workspace and equipment that works efficiently.

Yes. To receive the ₹10,000 raw material component, the yarn must be procured through Tantuja. The scheme guidelines fix this as the channel for purchasing yarn, which helps ensure both quality and fair pricing.

It is neither a loan nor an equity investment. The scheme is a grant programme, so the assistance is one-time financial support to the weaver rather than a repayment obligation, and no stake in the weaving unit is taken in return.

There is no fixed deadline. Applications under this sub-scheme are rolling, or always open, for as long as the scheme is in force. That window is five years, counted from its launch on 7 March 2024.

The sub-scheme was notified on 7 March 2024 and is slated to remain in effect for a period of five years from that date. Weavers can plan their application within that running window.

The available details do not set out a fixed checklist; the prescribed application format specifies the supporting papers. In practice the documentation typically includes identification proof, proof that the applicant is an individual weaver, and particulars of the loom or work shed along with the raw material requirement.

Applicants use the prescribed format notified by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, which may be available for download on the department's website. Completed forms go to the Director, Textiles — online if a portal is provided, or in offline mode otherwise. The department then reviews the applications and notifies successful candidates about disbursement. The official notification is published on the department's site at wbmsme.gov.in.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for West Bengal Handloom & Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme: ₹15,000 Grant, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

West Bengal Handloom & Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme: ₹15,000 Grant is offered by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.