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Pradeep Kumar

06/02/21 11:13 AM IST

Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana

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HSS is a component of National Handloom Development Programme(NHDP) and Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme(CHCDS)

Highlights
  • The scheme was introduced to facilitate technology up-gradation in the handloom sector by providing 90% subsidy for the purchase of looms and accessories by the weavers. 
  • The scheme is designed for all the weavers, including SC/ST/OBC and women.
Objectives
  • To facilitate the up-gradation of technology in loom units
  • To encourage the development of capabilities to create employment opportunities in emerging technological areas.
Background
  • The Government of India, Ministry of Textiles introduced the technology up-gradation scheme under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) in 2015-16.
  • This scheme, with some modifications, was named as “Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana” in December 2016, for providing upgraded looms/accessories to handloom weavers to improve quality of fabric and enhance productivity. 
Source: PIB

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