This Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) scheme seeks to benefit poor artisans located in far flung areas of the country. The scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Textile. The objective of this scheme is to raise the living standards of millions of poor artisans located in far flung areas of the country as well as employment generation. Detailed information is given on the scheme, its objectives, funding, beneficiaries, etc. You can also find information on where to apply, whom to apply, concerned authority, officials, etc.
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Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), Ministry of Textile
The Government of India had introduced the Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Weavers from 1st
July, 2003 which is a combination of Janshree Bima Yojana (JBY) and Add-on Group Insurance Scheme (AGIS)? The Scheme was revised w.e.f. 1st January, 2008 and the revised Scheme was known as Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Weavers. This Scheme is implemented in collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation of India. -
Group Workshed Scheme (GWS), Ministry of Textiles
The "Scheme for Group Workshed" for Powerloom sector is formulated by suitably modifying the existing Group Workshed Scheme for decentralized powerloom sector to organize powerloom units in a cluster and to provide improved working condition in terms of more Space, work environment, improves the work efficiency to enhance their competitiveness in the global market.