Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme
The scheme provides 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC depots to handloom weavers, cooperatives, and NGOs, along with freight reimbursement (1–8.5%). Intended beneficiaries include weavers below the poverty line.
About the Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme Scheme
Launched in 2007, the "Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme", implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide quality yarn at subsidized rates to handloom weavers, ensuring affordability and improved product quality. The scheme offers freight reimbursement (1–8.5% based on yarn type and region) and a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC-recognized depots. Eligible beneficiaries include handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers. The scheme is implemented through District Industries Centers (DICs) and aims to sustain employment for economically weak weavers, especially from Scheduled Castes.
Benefits
Yarn Purchase Subsidy
15% subsidy on yarn bought from NHDC-recognized depots.
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Freight Reimbursement
- Non-Silk/Jute Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.75%, North-East: 3.00%
- Silk Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.25%, North-East: 1.50%
- Jute/Jute Blended Yarn: Plain Area: 7.00%, Hills/Remote: 8.00%, North-East: 8.50%
_*Additional 2.5% depot operating charges._
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Disbursement Mode
15% subsidy credited via RTGS/e-payment.
Freight reimbursement is processed separately.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a handloom cooperative society, NGO, or development center.
- The applicant must purchase yarn from NHDC-recognized depots (e.g., Gujarat State Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation).
How to Apply for Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should first purchase the yarn from NHDC-recognized depots (e.g., 12 depots in Surendranagar, 1 in Ahmedabad).
Step 2: Visit the District Industries Centre (DIC) of his district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the designated staff at the DIC.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned staff to whom the application has been submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme scheme?
Launched in 2007, the "Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme", implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide quality yarn at subsidized rates to handloom weavers, ensuring affordabili…
Who is eligible for Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme?
The applicant must be a handloom cooperative society, NGO, or development center. The applicant must purchase yarn from NHDC-recognized depots (e.g., Gujarat State Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation).
What benefits does Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme provide?
Yarn Purchase Subsidy % subsidy on yarn bought from NHDC-recognized depots. <br Freight Reimbursement Non-Silk/Jute Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.75%, North-East: 3.00% Silk Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.25%, North-East: 1.50% Jute/Jute Blended Yarn: Plain Area: 7.00%, Hills/R…
How can I apply for Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme?
Step 1: The interested applicant should first purchase the yarn from NHDC-recognized depots (e.g., 12 depots in Surendranagar, 1 in Ahmedabad). Step 2: Visit the District Industries Centre (DIC) of his district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the des…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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