Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka
Department of Handloom and Textiles, Government of Karnataka · Central government
Karnataka’s scheme funds handloom weavers with a 50% subsidy on new looms and equipment to preserve weaving skills.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Released against milestones
About this scheme
The Department of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Karnataka, introduced the Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana. Its purpose is to maintain and advance handloom weaving skills among current weavers while drawing younger individuals into the trade, thereby safeguarding Karnataka’s handloom heritage. The programme serves both established and aspiring weavers.
Assistance under the scheme covers the acquisition of new handlooms and related apparatus. Eligible items include handlooms, electronic jacquards, and pre-loom facilities such as knotting machines and warping machines. Through this support, the state aims to secure the economic sustainability of handloom weaving and its transmission to future generations.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Karnataka
- Membership in a Handloom Weaver Co-operative Society, residing in own or rented house, or affiliation with Handloom Associations/Organisations/Karnataka Development Corporation. - Practice of the current handloom weaving profession as a traditional weaver. - Possession of a Weaver's Identity Card. - For young men and women commencing a weaving career: completion of handloom weaving training under any government scheme, with the relevant certificate. - For purchase of a warping machine: a proper certificate of experience in washing, and adequate space for machine installation.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Collect the Application Form:** Go to the district-level Handloom and Textile Department office during working hours and ask the designated staff for a physical copy of the prescribed form. - **Step 2: Fill Out the Form:** Accurately complete every compulsory section of the application form. - **Step 3: Prepare Supporting Papers:** Assemble self-attested photocopies of each mandatory document listed in the form. - **Step 4: Hand In the Application:** Submit the signed and completed form, together with all required attachments, at the same district-level office. - **Step 5: Get an Acknowledgement:** Ask the officer in charge for a receipt confirming your submission. Verify that the receipt records the date and time of filing, and a unique identification number, where one is issued.
How applications are assessed
District-level officials from the Handloom and Textile Department examine each application to confirm eligibility and the genuineness of the documents provided. The review considers the applicant's present professional standing, membership particulars, and the requirement for the equipment sought. For younger weavers, the authenticity of their training certificates is a central point of verification, whereas applicants for warping machines undergo checks on their prior experience and available workspace.
Following successful verification, the subsidy receives approval and is released in two instalments.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of equipment is covered under the Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana?
The scheme covers handlooms, electronic jacquards, and pre-loom equipment such as knotting and warping machines.
How much subsidy can a beneficiary receive?
Beneficiaries are eligible for a subsidy covering 50% of the unit cost of new handloom equipment or machinery.
How is the subsidy disbursed?
The subsidy is released in two instalments: half after the initial verification, and the other half once the equipment purchase is confirmed.
What are the primary eligibility criteria for weavers?
Weavers must be members of a Handloom Weaver Co-operative Society or Handloom Association and hold a Weaver's Identity Card, with traditional weavers required to actively practise the craft. New, young weavers must instead provide a government training certificate.
Is there an option for financing the remaining cost?
Yes, the remaining 50% of the equipment cost may be met through a loan from a financial institution or bank, or from the beneficiary's own funds.
What is the application process for this scheme?
Applicants must visit the district-level Handloom and Textile Department office to collect the application form, complete it with the required documents, and submit it for a receipt.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Handloom
- Textiles
- Weavers
- Crafts
- Karnataka
- Equipment Subsidy
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.