WB Handloom & Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme — ₹1L–₹10L Grant — Frequently Asked Questions

Sanctioned assistance ranges from ₹1,00,000 to ₹10,00,000. The exact amount is not fixed in advance — it is decided after assessment, based on the scale of activity of the Primary Weavers' Cooperative Society or the individual weaver and on the viability criteria applied by the state-level committee.

No fixed last date has been set — the scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis. Applications are to be submitted in the prescribed format as per the official notification and timelines issued by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, West Bengal, so it is worth checking the department's notification for the current submission window and process before you file.

Individual handloom weavers qualify, including entrepreneur or master weavers, individual weavers, allied workers associated with handloom weaving, weavers in the cooperative fold and weavers attached to handloom clusters. Khadi weavers are also covered. On the organisational side, Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies (PWCS) and Khadi societies can apply, but they must meet the viability criteria set under the sub-scheme.

No. The scheme addresses both structures separately. Individual weavers — including master weavers, independent weavers, allied workers, cooperative-fold weavers and cluster weavers — can apply in their own right, and cooperative societies can apply as organisations provided they satisfy the viability criteria.

Neither. The assistance is a direct financial grant, which means it is non-repayable and no equity is taken from the beneficiary. Recipients are not expected to return the money or part with any ownership share of their weaving activity or society.

The scheme's stated eligibility conditions do not list DPIIT recognition or MSME registration as a requirement. What the guidelines focus on is your standing as a handloom or Khadi weaver or society and, for organisations, the registration documents of the society along with the viability assessment.

Typical requirements include evidence of your status as a weaver, registration papers for your society where applicable, a note on the weaving work you currently carry out, financial statements, and a proposal explaining how the financial assistance would be used. Applications must be made in the prescribed format that the department officially notifies.

Eligible Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies, Khadi societies and individual weavers should prepare their application in the notified format and submit it either online or through the offline channel, along with the supporting documents, to the Director, Textiles. The scheme notification is published on the West Bengal MSME department portal at wbmsme.gov.in.

Yes. It is specifically targeted at handloom and Khadi weavers and societies operating within the state of West Bengal, and it is funded and administered by the state government.

A dedicated state-level committee evaluates every application against viability criteria it has set. It reviews the submitted documents and looks at current activity levels, operational efficiency, market potential and the proposed use of funds. Shortlisted applicants may face further verification or an interview, and the final selection follows the committee's overall evaluation.

WB Handloom & Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme — ₹1L–₹10L 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.