Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | State, Chhattisgarh |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
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Overview

"Bunkar Parivar Sahayata Yojana" aims to provide immediate financial assistance to families of weavers in case of sudden death. The scheme benefits the families of working weavers who are members of primary weaver cooperative societies by providing financial support of Rs. 20,000/-.
Launched in 2013-14, the scheme "Bunkar Parivar Sahayata Yojana" by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur aims to provide financial security to families of weavers working in primary weaver cooperative societies. The scheme provides immediate financial assistance to family members of weavers in case of their untimely death. Eligible beneficiaries include working weaver members of primary weaver cooperative societies affiliated with the State Handloom Union. The scheme is implemented by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- is provided to the heir of the working weaver in case of death.
- The assistance is meant to address the immediate financial crisis faced by family members of weavers upon their untimely death.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 80 years
- State
- Chhattisgarh
The scheme applies to the families of working weaver members of primary weaver cooperative societies affiliated with the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union, Raipur.
*Weaver family refers to husband, wife, and their children.
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Application steps
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Step 1: Upon the death of the weaver, the nominated heir (wife/son/daughter) in the weaver's family can apply through their weaver cooperative society.
Step 2: The primary weaver cooperative society will forward the proposal for financial assistance to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office along with all required documents.
Questions and answers
How much financial assistance is provided to the heir of a deceased weaver under this scheme?
An amount of Rs. 20,000/- is provided as financial assistance to the heir of the deceased weaver who was actively working with a member society of the Handloom Union.
Who qualifies as a "weaver family" according to the eligibility criteria of this financial assistance program?
A weaver family refers to the husband, wife, and their children. These family members are eligible for assistance in case of the working weaver's death.
What is the address of the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited?
The address is B-26, Sector-07, New Rajendra Nagar, Raipur.
How does a family member apply for financial assistance after the death of a weaver working in a cooperative society?
The nominated heir (wife/son/daughter) can apply through their weaver cooperative society. The society forwards the proposal to the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Union through the District Handloom Office.
What document is required to prove that the deceased was an active working weaver in a cooperative society?
A copy of the wage payment register is required as proof that the deceased was an active working weaver in the cooperative society.
Which document is needed to establish the membership of the deceased weaver in a cooperative society?
A photocopy of the membership register related to membership in the society is required to establish that the deceased was a member of the cooperative society.
How does this scheme help in providing immediate economic security to weaver families facing unexpected circumstances?
The scheme provides immediate financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- to family members upon the untimely death of a weaver, helping them cope with the sudden economic crisis.
Which organization is responsible for providing this financial assistance to families of deceased weavers?
The Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur is responsible for providing this financial assistance.
What defines an eligible "working weaver member" according to the scheme's documentation requirements?
An eligible working weaver member is one whose active status can be verified through wage payment registers of the primary weaver cooperative society.
Who can be nominated as the heir to receive financial assistance after a weaver's death?
The wife, son, or daughter can be nominated as the heir to receive financial assistance after a weaver's death.
What type of cooperative societies must weavers belong to in order for their families to be eligible for this assistance?
Weavers must belong to primary weaver cooperative societies that are members of the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited.
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