Uttarakhand Oon Yojana
The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.
About the Uttarakhand Oon Yojana Scheme
The “Uttarakhand Oon Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.
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Benefits
Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers.
- Trainees who are willing to work in spinning and weaving are selected and provided with wool/NMC spinning wheels. They can carry out spinning and weaving either at the departmental centers or at their own homes. Weavers are compensated for their work according to rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring year-round employment.
- To support weavers and spinners, the Khadi &amp; Polyvastra Artisan Welfare and Pension Trust has been established in the state. Upon registration, each artisan receives a 12% contribution from the artisan and a 12% contribution from the department. Additionally, artisans are entitled to receive 25% of their annual spinning and weaving wages as a bonus.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
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How to Apply for Uttarakhand Oon Yojana
Application mode: Offline
- Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental requirements through the public representative of the relevant area, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries.
- Interested applicants can contact the Khadi and Village Industries Office of their respective district or the Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries Office in Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uttarakhand Oon Yojana scheme?
The “Uttarakhand Oon Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustain…
Who is eligible for Uttarakhand Oon Yojana?
The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme. <br
What benefits does Uttarakhand Oon Yojana provide?
Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers. Trainees who are willing to work in spin…
How can I apply for Uttarakhand Oon Yojana?
Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental requirements through the public representative of the relevant area, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries. Interested applicants can contact the Khadi and Village Industries Office of…
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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