National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component
The scheme targets the children of these weavers, offering financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000 annually. This support covers tuition, admission, and examination fees at recogni...
**Financial Coverage:** The scholarship covers tuition fees, admission fees, examination fees, and other annual fees/charges as required by the academic institution.
**Stipend:** In addition to the academic fees, eligible candidates will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month, subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000 per child per annum or actuals, whichever is less.
**Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT):** Funds will be directly transferred to the bank account of the concerned handloom weaver/worker or their children through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
> **Payment Schedule**
The scholarship for the first year will be disbursed after the admission of the ward of handloom weavers/workers.
Subsequent years' scholarships will be paid upon submission of the proposal, along with a copy of the mark sheet for the annual exam, and admission proof for the next academic session from the relevant institution.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The scholarship is for the children of handloom weavers/workers (up to 2 children).
This support is available for pursuing 3/4 years Diploma/Graduate/Post Graduate courses at Central/State Government recognized and funded Textiles Institutions.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Step 1: Filing Up the Application Form**
In the [prescribed format](https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/Final%20Revised%20%20Guidelines%20NHDP%2012.04.2023.pdf) of the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required) and submit the same to the concerned WSC.
> **Step 2: Submission of Proposal by Concerned WSC**
Also, the original documents should be verified/attested by the WSC.
The Concerned WSC shall submit the complete proposal along with relevant documents in the prescribed format to the concerned Zonal Office within the stipulated time.
> **Step 3: Scrutiny by Concerned Zonal Office**
The concerned Zonal Office shall scrutinize the proposal and send the requirement of funds, along with [Annexure-F3 format](https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/Final%20Revised%20%20Guidelines%20NHDP%2012.04.2023.pdf) and relevant details in the prescribed format, to the head office (Hqr.) within a month for sanction/release of funds by the District Collector (DC) (Handlooms).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component / what is the eligibility?
1. The scholarship is for the children of handloom weavers/workers (up to 2 children).
1. This support is available for pursuing 3/4 years Diploma/Graduate/Post Graduate courses at Central/State Government recognized and funded Textiles Institutions.
What are the benefits of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component?
**Financial Coverage:** The scholarship covers tuition fees, admission fees, examination fees, and other annual fees/charges as required by the academic institution.
**Stipend:** In addition to the academic fees, eligible candidates will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month, subject to a...
How to apply online for National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component?
**Online**
> **Step 1: Filing Up the Application Form**
In the [prescribed format](https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/Final%20Revised%20%20Guidelines%20NHDP%2012.04.2023.pdf) of the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), a...