Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme)

> For Spinners

• General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹1/- per hank for spinning of yarn.
• Women and Scheduled Tribe Categories: Additional ₹1.5/- per hank for spinning of yarn.

> For Weavers

• General and Scheduled Caste Categories: Additional ₹3/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi.
• Scheduled Tribe Category: Additional ₹4/- per square meter for weaving of Khadi.
• Weaving Equipment Aid: ₹1/- per square meter weaving equipment aid.

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> Mode and Frequency of Disbursement

• Production incentive based on actual spinning and weaving output.
• Payment structure linked to per hank for spinning and per square meter for weaving.

> Conditions for Availment/Continuation

• Beneficiaries must be actively engaged in Khadi spinning and weaving activities.
• Incentives are provided in addition to central government assistance.
• Must maintain production records for verification purposes.

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• The applicant must EITHER be Khadi spinners engaged in spinning of yarn activities, OR Khadi weavers engaged in weaving of Khadi activities.
• The applicant must be provided production incentive for spinning of yarn/ weaving of Khadi.

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> Categories and Preferences

General Category: Eligible for standard assistance rates.

Scheduled Caste: Eligible for standard assistance rates same as General category.

Women: Eligible for enhanced assistance rates for spinning activities.

Scheduled Tribe: Eligible for highest assistance rates for both spinning and weaving activities.

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Steps for New Registration

Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click &quot;For New Individual Registration, click Here&quot;.

Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click &quot;Register&quot;.

Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click &quot;Confirm&quot; to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click &quot;Cancel&quot;, make the necessary corrections, and then click &quot;Register&quot; again.

Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email.

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Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update

Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page (in the &quot;Login to Portal&quot; section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click &quot;Login&quot;.

Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the &quot;User Profile&quot; by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration.

_*Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration._

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Steps for Scheme Application

Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs.

Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save &amp; Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs.

Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox.

Step 4: Clicking “Save &amp; Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button.

_*If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click &quot;Cancel&quot;._

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Application Printing and Modification

• If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.”
• If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it.

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Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal

• Call 9909926280 / 9909926180.
• Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.

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Check Application Status

Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click &quot;View Status&quot;.

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