Launched in 2018 by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, this scheme aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families facing financial distress during the rainy season. The scheme addresses the intermittent loss of work caused by unfavorable climatic conditions—such as water oozing in loom pits, dampness affecting warp quality, and damage to looms and raw materials—by providing a subsistence allowance to affected families.
Benefits
- Monthly Assistance:
- ₹2,000/- per month for two months.
- Annual Relief:
- A total of ₹4,000/- per weaver family per year as a subsistence allowance.
- Disbursement:
- The relief is transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a handloom weaver engaged in the handloom profession or in allied activities such as weaving, warping, or sizing.
- The applicant must be enrolled under the “Praja Sadhikara Survey” of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Application Submission:
- The handloom weaver or the head of the family must submit an application to the Assistant Director (Handlooms & Textiles).
- Document Collection:
- Attach photocopies of the required documents including the Weaver Photo ID Card, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card (White Ration Card), the first page of the bank account passbook, and the mobile number.
- Verification and Acknowledgment:
- The application is then verified by the designated authority, and upon approval, the relief assistance is disbursed via DBT.
Documents Required
- Weaver Photo Identity Card (issued by the State Government or the Government of India)
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card (White Ration Card)
- First Page of Bank Account Passbook (showing account number, IFSC code, MICR code, and bank branch details)
- Mobile Number of the applicant
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the duration for which wage compensation is provided under this scheme?
Wage compensation is provided for a period of two months during the rainy season. -
What is the significance of the Praja Sadhikara Survey in this scheme?
Enrollment under the Praja Sadhikara Survey ensures that only eligible and verified handloom weaver families receive the subsidy. -
What is the deadline for completing the application and recommendation process?
The application must be completed and submitted as per the guidelines issued by the Department of Handlooms & Textiles; applicants should check the official notification for specific deadlines. -
What is the significance of the White Ration Card in this scheme?
The White Ration Card serves as proof of eligibility for low-income households and is a mandatory document for verifying the applicant’s socioeconomic status. -
What is the role of the Assistant Director (Handlooms & Textiles) in this scheme?
The Assistant Director is responsible for receiving applications, verifying the documents, and facilitating the disbursement of the relief assistance. -
How is the relief assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The relief assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). -
Who is responsible for verifying the applications under this scheme?
Applications are verified by the designated officials at the respective offices of the Department of Handlooms & Textiles. -
What are the reasons for wage loss among handloom weavers during the rainy season?
Wage loss is primarily due to adverse weather conditions that lead to water oozing in loom pits, dampness causing stickiness of warps, and damage to looms and raw materials. -
What is the amount of relief assistance provided under this scheme?
Each eligible weaver family receives a total of ₹4,000/- per year. -
Who is eligible to apply for the wage compensation scheme?
Handloom weavers or families engaged in allied activities who are enrolled under the Praja Sadhikara Survey are eligible to apply. -
What is the objective of the “Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families”?
The scheme is designed to provide financial support to mitigate the wage loss experienced during the rainy season, thereby helping weaver families overcome economic distress.