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.
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Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), Ministry of Textile
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Weavers Mudra Scheme (WMS) in Business Activity Loan
Weaver MUDRA scheme offers financial assistance to handloom weavers involved in weaving activity through weaver's credit card or term loan. The financial assistance is provided for working capital, purchase of tools & equipment, as well as to make available the credit to identified handloom weavers.
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Website of National Technical Textile Mission
Technical Textiles is an advanced technology backed sunrise sector which is steadily gaining ground in India. Technical textiles are functional fabrics that have applications across various industries including automobiles, civil engineering and construction, agriculture, healthcare, industrial safety, personal protection etc.