About this employment scheme
SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) is a demand-driven, placement-oriented skill training scheme implemented by the Ministry of Textiles since 2017-18. The scheme provides free skill training to youth in the entire textile value chain — from spinning, weaving, and knitting to garments, technical textiles, and handlooms. Training centres are run by industry partners (mills, garment factories, training institutions) empanelled by the ministry. Training duration is 3 months (300+ hours). Trainees receive: free training + stipend of ₹8,000-10,000/month during training (paid via DBT) + placement assistance (target: 70%+ placement in textile jobs). For handloom/handicraft sectors (special weavers component), in-situ training is provided at the weaver's home or cluster to upgrade skills without relocation. Budget: ₹1,300 crore for training 10 lakh textile workers by 2020 (revised targets for 2024-26 ongoing).
Programme snapshot
| Scheme Name | SAMARTH Scheme 2026 — Free Skill Training in Textiles + ₹8,000-10,000 Stipend |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2017 |
| Benefit | Free 3-month skill training + Stipend ₹8,000-10,000/month during training + Placement assistance in textile/garment industry + Certificate recognized by Ministry of Textiles + Handloom weavers: in-situ training at home/cluster |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://samarth.gov.in |
What workers receive
Free 3-month skill training + Stipend ₹8,000-10,000/month during training + Placement assistance in textile/garment industry + Certificate recognized by Ministry of Textiles + Handloom weavers: in-situ training at home/cluster
Which workers qualify
- ✓Indian citizen aged 14-35 years (up to 45 years for handloom/handicraft sector)
- ✓Minimum education: Class 5 pass for most textile trades
- ✓No prior textile experience needed — training is for beginners
- ✓Preference to women candidates, SC/ST, minorities, and weaker sections
- ✓Handloom weavers and their family members: eligible for in-situ training at home
Documents required at enrolment
Registration process
- 1Visit samarth.gov.in → Find empanelled training centre near your location
- 2Contact training centre or register online → Submit Aadhaar and age proof
- 3Enrol in your preferred textile trade: spinning, weaving, stitching, knitting, technical textiles, etc.
- 4Complete 3-month training (300+ hours) + assessment by empanelled assessor
- 5Receive Ministry of Textiles certificate + placement assistance
- 6Stipend of ₹8,000-10,000/month directly credited to Aadhaar-linked bank account monthly
Official Government Portal
Use samarth.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on samarth.gov.in