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 to support the handloom sector. Its objectives are to maintain and improve the weaving skills of current artisans while drawing younger individuals into the trade, thereby safeguarding Karnataka's handloom heritage.
Assistance under this scheme is available to both established and aspiring weavers for acquiring new handlooms and related machinery. Covered items include handlooms, electronic jacquards, and pre-loom equipment such as knotting and warping machines. Through this programme, 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 the necessary space to install the machine.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Collect the Form:** Go to the district-level office of the Handloom and Textile Department during working hours and ask the designated staff for a physical copy of the prescribed application form. - **Step 2: Fill It Out:** Complete every compulsory field in the form with accurate information. - **Step 3: Gather Supporting Papers:** Prepare self-attested photocopies of all the mandatory documents listed in the form. - **Step 4: Hand In the Application:** Submit the signed and completed form, together with the supporting documents, at the same district-level office. - **Step 5: Get Proof of Submission:** Ask the officer in charge for a receipt or acknowledgment. Verify that the receipt shows the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number, if 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 covers the applicant's present professional standing, membership particulars, and the requirement for the equipment sought. For younger weavers, verification of training certificates is essential, whereas applicants for warping machines must demonstrate relevant experience and adequate workspace.
After this scrutiny, 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 profession. New, young weavers must instead provide a government training certificate.
Is there an option for financing the remaining cost?
Yes, the beneficiary can finance the remaining 50% of the equipment cost through a bank or financial institution loan, or by using their own capital.
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 to receive an acknowledgement receipt.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Handloom
- Textiles
- Weavers
- Crafts
- Karnataka
- Equipment Subsidy
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.