Thrift Fund Scheme for handloom weavers
Government matches the weaver's 8 percent wage savings and pays 12 percent interest
Weavers save 8 percent of their wages in the fund, the government adds a matching contribution and pays 12 percent interest, and the weaver can take advances for marriage, housing, medical and education costs. Who benefits: handloom weavers who subscribe to the fund. Eligibility: registered weaver and fund subscriber. How to apply: join through your weavers' cooperative society or the district Handlooms and Textiles office; the fund is run through the Treasury. Budget: no separate allocation figure was found in the sources we checked. These details come from a published scheme summary and may have changed, so confirm with the department before applying.
At a glance
| Department | Other schemes and recent announcements |
|---|---|
| Started | Ongoing |
| Group | Welfare and food |
Check official sources
Eligibility, amounts and how to apply change often. Confirm on the official portals or at your taluk office.
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