Group Workshed Scheme

The Group Workshed Scheme is designed to establish common worksheds where weavers work collectively using shuttleless looms and related equipment. It enables artisans to access workspace, technology, and basic infrastructure under a subsidised programme, fostering cooperation and boosting productivity and higher production quality for handloom clusters.

Before diving into eligibility or application steps, here are the key features and advantages of the Group Workshed Scheme:

• Promotes shared workshed space for handloom weavers to work collaboratively

• Maximum admissible area of 400 sq. ft. for shuttleless looms and 125 sq. ft. for dormitories

• Capital subsidy support for acquiring shuttleless looms and preparatory equipment

• Encourages use of modern weaving technology and improved productivity

• Reduces initial capital burden on individual weavers or small artisan groups

• Enhances market competitiveness of handloom products

• Strengthens community-level weaving clusters and promotes self-employment

• Facilitates better quality control and standardised production processes

To apply for support under the Group Workshed Scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must belong to a recognised weaver community or handloom artisan group

• Group workshed must be proposed for collective usage by 4 or more weavers or entrepreneurs

• Supports installation of a minimum of 24 shuttleless looms (up to 230 cm width) or 16 wider shuttleless looms (230 cm and above) within a workshed

• Ensures each beneficiary operates at least four looms, encouraging meaningful income generation

• Mandates the use of TUFS-compatible machinery, promoting modern, efficient, and compliant weaving infrastructure

Before applying for the Group Workshed Scheme, prepare the following documents:

• Identity proof of all group members (e.g., Aadhaar card)

• Weaver community or artisan group registration certificates
   

In addition to these basic documentation, the applicants might be required to produce any documents or information as per the requirement prescribed by the Textile Commissioner for verification and inspection of units.

The advertisement for applications for the Group Workshed Scheme is published in the newspapers and applicants are requested to follow the same for any notification.

The Group Workshed Scheme provides a valuable platform for handloom artisans to collaborate, modernise operations, and enhance production quality. By reducing capital costs and enabling shared infrastructure, it helps strengthen weaving clusters and boost incomes. If you are looking to expand further, remember you can also explore an online business loan to support working capital and growth beyond the scheme’s scope.