Swanirbhar Naari
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Skills & Employment
Brief Description
The Swanirbhar Naari scheme, initiated by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, aims to promote traditional hand-woven items by procuring them directly from indigenous weavers.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The weaver must be a resident of Assam. 1. The weaver must have at least one handloom in their household. 1. The weaver must have a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS). 1. The weaver should possess a valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available). 1. Indigenous weavers from Assam and intended weavers are allowed to register, subject to physical verification by concerned Inspectors of Handloom and Textile, Assam.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: Registration Weavers need to visit the "Swanirbhar Naari" portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) and register as a beneficiary. The registration process requires providing the necessary details and uploading the required documents (as stated in section 7.1 to 7.4). The registration will be accepted subject to physical field verification by departmental officials. Step 2: Verification and Approval Departmental officials will conduct physical field verification of the registered weavers to validate their eligibility. Once the verification is completed, the officials will approve the weaver&39;s registration on the portal. Step 3: Procurement and Payment Weavers can participate in the procurement process by submitting their products based on the defined quality benchmarks. The procurement committee, consisting of officials from the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, ARTFED, AGMC Ltd., and other relevant representatives, will examine the products and fix the price. Upon successful procurement, the weavers will receive online payments within four days.
Required Documents
- - Proof of residence in Assam
- - Proof of owning at least one handloom
- - Valid bank account details with Core Banking Solution (CBS)
- - Valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available)
FAQs
Who can apply for the Swanirbhar Naari scheme?
Any resident of Assam who is a weaver and possesses at least one handloom in their household can app
How can I register for the scheme?
You need to visit the "Swanirbhar Naari" portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) and complete the registration process by providing the required details and uploading the necessary documents.
Is physical verification necessary for registration?
Yes, physical field verification of the weavers by departmental officials is mandatory for the registration to be accepted.
How long does it take to receive payment after product procurement?
Payments are made online to the weavers within four days of the procurement of their products.
Can non-residents of Assam participate in the scheme?
No, the scheme is only open to residents of Assam.
What is the role of ARTFED and AGMC Ltd. in the scheme?
ARTFED and AGMC Ltd. will assist in the procurement and sales process, operating showrooms and e-marketing platforms for the hand-woven items.
Can weavers without a yarn passbook register for the scheme?
Yes, indigenous weavers and intended weavers can register, but physical verification by concerned inspectors is required.
Is there a limit to the number of products a weaver can sell?
Each eligible registered weaver can sell a maximum of up to 100 benchmarked products.
Are there any charges for registration or participation in the scheme?
No, there are no charges for registration or participation in the Swanirbhar Naari scheme.