Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana

"Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana" aims to encourage senior weavers in the handloom sector. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹11,000/- to active weaver members who are 60...

Key details

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹11,000/- is provided.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://www.cgapexhandloom.org.in/portal/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A0-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE) of the application form.
  3. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  4. **Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period (if any), to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society.
  5. **Step 4:** The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society will verify the details, complete their formalities, add their remarks, and forward the application to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office.
  6. **Step 5:** A selection committee verifies the application and determines if the applicant is suitable for the honor.
  7. **Step 6:** The Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office makes a recommendation for the weaver to be honored in the Union's Best Weaver Honor Ceremony.
  8. The final selection is made by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana / what is the eligibility?

- The applicant should be an active weaver member of the primary weaver cooperative society. - The applicant should be affiliated with the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union, Raipur. - The applicant should be 60 years or older in age. - One weaver from each district of the state who has pro...

What are the benefits of Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana?

Financial assistance of ₹11,000/- is provided.

How to apply online for Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana?

**Offline** **Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://www.cgapexhandloom.org.in/portal/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A0-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8...

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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026