West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government · Verified 3 August 2026
The West Bengal Government sub-scheme provides subsidised yarn and cotton fibre to handloom and khadi weavers, cooperatives, and individual entrepreneurs for five years.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Grant size
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this program
The "Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate" operates as a sub-scheme within the "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024". Introduced by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal, on March 7, 2024, it is slated to run for five years. Its purpose is to support the handloom and khadi sectors by making essential raw materials available at lower prices.
The scheme is directed at Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies, Khadi Weavers' Societies, and individual weavers. Through the provision of subsidised yarn, roving, or high-count cotton fibre, it seeks to reduce the financial load on these artisans, improve their market position, and encourage steady growth in the handloom and khadi industries. The anticipated outcome is better earnings for weavers and a more resilient textile sector in West Bengal.
Who can apply
- Eligible organisation types
- All nonprofit forms
- 12A registration
- Not specified
- 80G registration
- Not specified
- CSR-1 registration
- Not specified
- FCRA registration
- Not specified
- NGO Darpan ID
- Not specified
- Where the NGO may be based
- West Bengal
- Handloom Weavers: entrepreneur weavers (Master Weavers), individual weavers, allied workers in handloom weaving, cooperative fold weavers, and weavers in handloom clusters.
- Khadi Weavers: individuals and societies engaged in Khadi weaving.
How to apply
- A Primary Weavers' Cooperative Society (PWCS), Khadi society, or individual weaver that meets the eligibility criteria for subsidised yarn or fibre must submit an application in the designated format.
- The application may be filed through either the online or offline channel.
- The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department will issue an official notification specifying the prescribed application format.
- Every application is to be submitted to the Director, Textiles.
- For queries and contact details, a helpdesk listing district-wise office addresses and contact information is available on the West Bengal Handloom website (https://www.westbengalhandloom.org/off_addrs).
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme supplies subsidised yarn and cotton fibre to Primary Weavers' Cooperative Societies, Khadi Weavers' Societies, and individual weavers in West Bengal, supporting their livelihoods and the textile industry.
Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries are handloom weavers across categories—Master Weavers, individual weavers, allied workers, cooperative fold weavers, and those in handloom clusters—along with Khadi weavers.
What kind of benefits do weavers receive?
Handloom societies and individual weavers are entitled to a 10% discount on yarn supplied by TANTUJA. Khadi societies receive the same 10% discount on roving or high-count cotton fibre bought from WBKVIB.
How can an eligible weaver or society apply?
Eligible PWCs, Khadi societies, or individual weavers must submit their application, in the prescribed format to be notified by the department, either online or offline to the Director, Textiles. District office contact details are available for assistance.
Is there a specific deadline to apply for these benefits?
The scheme does not set a fixed application deadline; the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department will notify the application format and process. Applicants should watch for official announcements.
Which government department is responsible for this scheme?
The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal, launched and oversees this scheme.
Focus areas
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Handloom
- Khadi
- Weavers
- Textiles
- Microenterprise
- Subsidized Yarn
- West Bengal
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the funder's published information.
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