The gate of the government primary school in village Kaire, Punjab
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

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 recognised textile institutions. Additionally, beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000/-.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Scholarship Component
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Textiles
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsScholarship, Textile, Handloom, Weaver

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