The scheme’s goal is to make it easier for shuttleless loom worksheds to be established in an existing or new cluster, which will provide company operations the scale of economy they need.
To increase their competitiveness in the worldwide market, powerloom units should be grouped together and given better working circumstances, such as increased space and a more comfortable workspace.
Objective
The Group Workshed Scheme aims to:
- Facilitate the establishment of worksheds for shuttleless looms in existing or new clusters.
- Provide a scale of economy for business operations.
- Organize powerloom units in clusters and enhance working conditions, creating more space and improving the work environment.
- Boost efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.
Benefits
Maximum Admissible Area
- Shuttleless Looms: 400 Sq. ft per loom.
- Weaving Preparatory Area: 40% of the loomage area.
- Dormitory Area: 125 Sq. ft per person.
Subsidy Chart
| Category | Subsidy on Construction Cost | Cap on Subsidy per Sq. ft |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40% | ₹400 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 75% | ₹750 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 90% | ₹900 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Beneficiaries:
- State Government or its agency.
- A registered Co-operative Society.
- A Company formed under the Companies Act, 1956, or a firm established under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, by a group of powerloom owners (minimum of four beneficiaries).
- Local powerloom associations.
- Group Composition:
- Must include at least four weavers/entrepreneurs with separate legal entities.
- Loom Requirements:
- A minimum of 24 shuttleless looms (width up to 230 cm) or 16 wider-width shuttleless looms (above 230 cm) must be installed.
- Each beneficiary should own at least four looms.
- Machinery Compatibility:
- Only Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS)-compatible machinery is eligible.
Application Process
The application process is conducted offline:
- Advertisement Notification:
- The scheme is advertised in newspapers, inviting applications from eligible beneficiaries.
- Submission of Documents:
- Applicants need to provide required documents as per the Textile Commissioner’s instructions.
- Beneficiaries may need to submit additional information for monitoring and inspection purposes.
Documents Required
The Textile Commissioner may request the following:
- Proof of eligibility (ownership, cooperative registration, or incorporation under applicable laws).
- Details of installed looms and proof of TUFS compatibility.
- Other documents/information necessary for scheme monitoring and inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary aim of the Group Workshed Scheme?
To organize powerloom units into clusters, enhance their working conditions, and improve efficiency and competitiveness. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
State governments, registered cooperative societies, powerloom associations, and companies formed by at least four powerloom owners. - What is the minimum number of looms required?
- 24 shuttleless looms (up to 230 cm width).
- 16 shuttleless looms (above 230 cm width).
- What type of machinery is eligible?
Only TUFS-compatible machinery is eligible under the scheme. - How is the subsidy amount calculated?
Subsidy is based on the category of the applicant (General, SC, or ST) and capped per square foot.