Assistance to Handloom Artisans – Uttarakhand
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.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Assistance to Handloom Artisans” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. 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.
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 Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a disaster-affected artisan.
Application Process
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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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)
- Implemented by Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority.
- Financial aid for repair and repurchase of tools and materials.
- Focus on disaster-affected artisans (आपदा प्रभावित कारीगर).
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.
Application Process
Apply Offline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Assistance to Handloom Artisans – Uttarakhand |
| Short Title | AHAUK |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 29 Apr 2026
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