Assistance to Handloom Artisans - Uttarakhand in Mandi
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Government of Uttarakhand
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The scheme aims to provide financial support to disaster-affected handloom artisans for the repair or repurchase of damaged tools, equipment, raw materials, and finished products.
At a glance
- Repurchase of damaged tools & equipment
- ₹5,000/- per artisan
- Damage to raw materials / products
- ₹5,000/- per artisan
- Beneficiaries
- Disaster-affected handloom artisans
- Disbursement
- At Tehsil level after DM approval
Benefits
Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided to disaster-affected artisans:
For the repurchase of damaged tools and equipment: ₹5,000/- per artisan for the repurchase of tools.
For damage to raw materials or products under production or finished: ₹5,000/- per artisan for raw materials.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a disaster-affected artisan.
Documents required
- Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
- Verification report of damage and its replacement, duly certified by the competent authority appointed by the State Government
- Other supporting documents as required
How to apply
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari's report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate's approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level. It is necessary to have the damage and its replacement duly verified by the competent authority appointed by the State Government.
About the scheme
This Uttarakhand scheme provides financial support to disaster-affected handloom artisans, helping them repair or repurchase damaged tools, equipment, raw materials, and finished products. Assistance is provided after the damage is verified by the competent authority and approved by the District Magistrate.
Why it matters
- Disaster Relief:
- Support for artisans hit by disasters.
- Tools & Materials:
- ₹5,000 each for tools and raw materials.
- Livelihood Recovery:
- Helps artisans resume their craft.
- Verified Process:
- Damage verified before disbursement.
Focus areas
- Handloom Artisans:
- Support for disaster-affected weavers.
- Disaster Recovery:
- Repair/repurchase of tools and materials.
- Craft Continuity:
- Sustaining the handloom occupation.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps Uttarakhand's handloom artisans recover from disaster losses with quick financial relief for tools and raw materials. If you are a disaster-affected artisan resident in Uttarakhand, this scheme can help you rebuild your livelihood.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any handloom artisan residing in Uttarakhand who has been affected by a disaster is eligible to apply.
What kind of assistance is provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance is provided for: ₹5,000 per artisan for the repurchase of damaged tools and equipment. ₹5,000 per artisan for loss or damage to raw materials or finished/under-production goods.
Who verifies the extent of damage to the artisan's property?
The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in Form P-20, which is then verified by the Tehsildar and Sub-Divisional Magistrate before final approval by the District Magistrate.
Is verification by the competent authority mandatory?
Yes. The damage and its replacement must be duly verified by the competent authority appointed by the State Government before financial assistance can be provided.
Who approves the disbursement of financial assistance?
The District Magistrate provides final approval for the disbursement of financial assistance based on verified reports.
How are the relief funds disbursed to beneficiaries?
Once approved by the District Magistrate, the relief funds are disbursed to the eligible beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.
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