Uttarakhand Oon Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Skills & Employment,Training and Skill Up-gradation,Employment services and jobs
Target Beneficiaries
Industries
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 1. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental requirements through the public representative of the relevant area, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries. - Interested applicants can contact the Khadi and Village Industries Office of their respective district or the Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries Office in Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur.
Required Documents
- Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board for availing the benefits under the scheme.
FAQs
How many regional offices are there under the scheme?
There are four regional offices under the scheme: Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur.
What kind of work is done under these regional offices?
Spinning and weaving work is carried out through spinning/production centres as well as at the homes of registered artisans.
Who can apply for the scheme?
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. Educational qualifications are not required.
Are educational qualifications required to apply?
No, there are no educational qualifications required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
How are beneficiaries selected?
Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental needs through the relevant area’s public representative, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries.
How are artisans paid under the scheme?
Weavers and spinners are paid for their work at rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring employment throughout the year.