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BYDBTA

Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan

NationwideIndividualCentralCentral Sector SchemeMinistry Of TextilesNo start date

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What this is

Launched on 15th August 2022, the scheme "Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan (BYDBTA)" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

In detail

Launched on 15th August 2022, the scheme "Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan (BYDBTA)" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance of up to ₹8,000 per month to senior and award-winning artisans, thereby ensuring their financial security and supporting the handicraft sector.

The applications are accepted offline through the nearest Handicrafts Service Centre.

The scheme is being implemented by the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles.

Who qualifies

The applicant should be a master craftsperson who has received Shilp Guru Awards, National Awards, Merit Certificates, or similar honours.
The applicant should be aged 60 years or above (relaxation is available for artisans with disabilities).
The applicant’s annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
The applicant should not be receiving similar financial assistance from other sources.
The applicant should submit an income certificate and an affidavit annually, countersigned by a 1st Class Magistrate.

What you get

Assistance from the government may be either in the form of monthly allowance, or lump sum grant or both. In no case however shall the assistance exceed ₹ 8,000/- (Rs. Eight thousand only) per month.

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schemeName	Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan	myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate	...	not published at source
schemeCloseDate	...	not published at source
nodalMinistryName	Ministry Of Textiles	myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtScheme	False	myScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data	...	no source publishes this for any central scheme