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Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare Scheme 2026 — Free Looms + ₹2L Insurance + Marketing Support

2026 ✓Karnataka · कर्नाटकEmployment₹2L weaver insurance + ₹60K scholarship + free loom upgrade + 25% raw silk subsidy + ₹2L credit at 7%Updated: 23 May 2026
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Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare — Quick Overview

Scheme NameKarnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare Scheme 2026 — Free Looms + ₹2L Insurance + Marketing Support
StateKarnataka (कर्नाटक)
Launched ByGovernment of Karnataka
Launch Year2005
Benefit₹2L weaver insurance + ₹60K scholarship + free loom upgrade + 25% raw silk subsidy + ₹2L credit at 7%
CategoryEmployment
Beneficiaries8 lakh+ handloom and silk weavers in Karnataka
Last Verified23 May 2026
Official Portalhttps://khdc.karnataka.gov.in

What is Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare?

Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation (KHDC) and Silk Industries Corporation run comprehensive welfare and development schemes for 5 lakh+ handloom weavers and 3 lakh+ silk weavers in Karnataka — world-famous for Mysore Silk, Ilkal Sarees, Channapatna craft, and Dharwad textiles. Benefits: (1) Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana — ₹2 lakh life insurance + ₹60K scholarship for weaver's children (free to BPL); (2) Free upgraded loom/equipment under CHCDS; (3) Raw silk subsidy 25%; (4) Weaver credit card (WCC) — ₹2 lakh credit at 7% for raw material; (5) Marketing support via Hank Yarn supply, exhibitions, Cauvery Emporium. Skill training under WEAVEMITRA portal.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2L weaver insurance + ₹60K scholarship + free loom upgrade + 25% raw silk subsidy + ₹2L credit at 7%. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of Karnataka.

🇮🇳Hindi me Jankari — हिंदी में जानकारी

Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation — 5 लाख+ handloom और 3 लाख+ silk weavers के लिए। Bunkar Bima ₹2 लाख + बच्चों को scholarship ₹60,000, free loom upgrade, silk subsidy 25%, Weaver Credit Card ₹2 लाख @ 7%, CAUVERY outlet marketing। Mysore Silk, Ilkal Saree, Channapatna weavers included।

₹2 लाख बीमा + बच्चों को ₹60,000 scholarship + free loom + 25% silk subsidy + ₹2 लाख credit @ 7%

Benefits of Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare

₹2L weaver insurance + ₹60K scholarship + free loom upgrade + 25% raw silk subsidy + ₹2L credit at 7%

₹2 लाख बीमा + बच्चों को ₹60,000 scholarship + free loom + 25% silk subsidy + ₹2 लाख credit @ 7%

Who is Eligible for Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare?

  • Active handloom or silk weaver working in Karnataka (primary occupation)
  • Registered with Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation (KHDC) or Silk Board
  • Must own or operate a handloom (power loom workers under separate scheme)
  • Annual family income below ₹1.5 lakh (for BPL premium-free Bunkar Bima)
  • Weaver Credit Card: minimum 1 year registered weaver with clean repayment history
  • Aadhaar-linked bank account

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How to Apply for Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare Online?

  1. 1अपने District Handloom Officer (DHO) से KHDC weaver registration करें (khdc.karnataka.gov.in)
  2. 2Registered weavers स्वतः Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana (MGBBY) में enrolled होते हैं
  3. 3BPL weavers: premium completely free — non-BPL: ₹290/year contribution
  4. 4Weaver Credit Card: KHDC office में application → cooperative bank through KHDC
  5. 5Free loom upgrade: CHCDS form + old loom certificate + income proof → KHDC DHO
  6. 6Silk subsidy: Silk Industries Corporation office में raw silk order + subsidy claim form
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Official Government Portal — Karnataka

Apply directly on the official Karnataka government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Handloom & Silk Weavers Welfare

Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana (MGBBY): Life insurance ₹60,000 (natural death) / ₹1,50,000 (accidental death). Children of weaver (2 per family, Class 9-12): ₹100/month scholarship. Class 11-12: ₹150/month. ITI: ₹1,500 lump sum. BPL weavers: premium-free (GOI pays). Non-BPL: ₹290 annual premium.

Common Questions About Karnataka Government Schemes

ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಕು?+

ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೆಬಳಕೆ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ವರೆಗೆ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತವಾಗಿ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.

What if I use more than 200 units under Gruha Jyothi?+

If consumption exceeds 200 units, the first 200 units are free and the remaining are billed at applicable BESCOM/CESC rates. Only the excess amount must be paid.

How to get Anna Bhagya rice in Karnataka?+

Eligible NFSA ration cardholders (BPL, AAY, PHH) collect the free 10 kg rice per person per month from their designated Fair Price Shop (ration shop). Show your ration card and Aadhaar at the shop.

ಅನ್ನ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ?+

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ BPL, AAY ಮತ್ತು PHH ರೇಷನ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಮಾಸಿಕ 10 ಕೆಜಿ ಉಚಿತ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.

ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು?+

ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹಿಳೆ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಬಸ್‌ಗೆ ಹತ್ತಿ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.

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