Naari

The Swanirbhar Naari scheme, initiated by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, aims to promote traditional hand-woven items by procuring them directly from indigenous weavers.

Swanirbhar Naari is a state flagship scheme implemented by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, to support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items. The scheme ensures direct procurement from weavers without the involvement of middlemen, thereby providing them fair market access and improved remuneration for their craftsmanship.

Under the scheme, a dedicated online portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) is used for the registration of eligible weavers. The weavers are required to undergo physical field verification by departmental officials, and their registration is mapped with their Aadhaar number. The scheme encourages the weavers to acquire various certifications and provides quality training to upgrade their skills through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. To enhance productivity and quality, modern technology is integrated into the traditional weaving process.

• The weaver must be a resident of Assam.
• The weaver must have at least one handloom in their household.
• The weaver must have a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS).
• The weaver should possess a valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available).
• Indigenous weavers from Assam and intended weavers are allowed to register, subject to physical verification by concerned Inspectors of Handloom and Textile, Assam.

• Empowerment of indigenous weavers by eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair market access.
• Improved remuneration for the weavers through direct procurement and online payments.
• Skill upgradation and training opportunities through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes.
• Integration of modern technology to enhance the pattern, quality, and productivity of hand-woven items.
• Facilitation of certifications to validate the craftsmanship of the weavers.
• Increased market visibility and sales opportunities through showrooms and e-marketing platforms.
• Preservation and promotion of traditional hand-woven heritage of Assam.

• Non-residents of Assam are not eligible for the scheme.
• Weavers without at least one handloom in their household are not eligible.
• Weavers without a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS) are not eligible.