Relief and Rehabilitation Assistance to Sri Lankan Refugees in the Refugee Camps 2026

This scheme aims to help set up worksheds for shuttleless looms in powerloom clusters, improving business efficiency Read More... and global competitiveness. Read less

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The Indian government is rolling out the Group Workshed Scheme to give a significant boost to the powerloom sector. This initiative is all about creating better infrastructure for powerloom owners, making their operations more efficient and competitive on a global scale.

What Is This Scheme?

The core idea behind the Group Workshed Scheme is to help establish dedicated worksheds for shuttleless looms. Whether you're looking to set up a new cluster or improve an existing one, this scheme provides the necessary support. It focuses on bringing powerloom units together in a cluster to achieve economies of scale, leading to better business operations. The scheme also aims to enhance the working environment and efficiency for weavers, making them stronger contenders in the international market.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for collective efforts within the powerloom sector. Eligible applicants include State Governments or their agencies, registered Co-operative Societies, and companies or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) formed by a group of at least four powerloom owners. Local powerloom associations are also encouraged to apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By facilitating the creation of modern worksheds, the scheme directly addresses the need for improved infrastructure in the powerloom industry. This leads to better working conditions for weavers, increased productivity, and ultimately, a stronger position for Indian textiles in the global marketplace. It's a step towards modernizing the sector and ensuring its sustainable growth.

Objective

This scheme aims to help set up worksheds for shuttleless looms in powerloom clusters, improving business efficiency and global competitiveness.

Benefits

(a) Food for Temporary Stay in Different Camps

In Quarantine Camp refugees are provided cooked food @ ₹ 45/- per day per adult, and @ ₹ 30/- per day per child.

Refugees in Special Camps are provided cooked food @ ₹ 70/- per day per adult.

Clothing material is also provided.

(b) Rice at a Subsidized Rate:

Family Members: 01 Adults; Age: Above 8 years; Quantity of Rice: 400 grams daily

Family Members: 02 Children; Age: Below 8 years; Quantity of Rice: 200 grams daily

(c) Free Clothing Materials

Gender: Male; Category: Adult; Items: Dhoti (2); Vests (2)

Gender: Male; Category: Child; Items: Half Trousers (2); Inner Garments (Vests) (1); Half Sleeve Shirt (1)

Gender: Female; Category: Adult; Items: Sari (2); Blouse (2); Skirt (1)

Gender: Female; Category: Child; Items: Skirt (1); Blouse (1); Frock/Gown (1)

Category: Every Family; Items: Towels (2)

Category: Every Adult; Items: Mat (1)

Category: Every Adult (Once in 2 years); Items: Blanket (1)

NOTE:The above-listed materials are provided every year to all the refugees/refugee families in the camps free of cost except the blankets which are given once in two years.(d) Aluminum Utensils

Rice boiling utensils (5 ltr. Capacity ): 1

Sambar, Curry Utensils (2 ltr. Capacity): 1

Large spoon: 2; Dining Plates: 2; Tumblers: 2

(e) Transportation Charges (on arrival) as per Approved Rates.(f) Porterage & Transport (on repatriation) as per Approved Rates.(g) Medical Assistance

Refugees are given health check-ups & assistance upon arrival in Transit Camp.

Medical assistance is rendered by Primary Health Centres/Government Hospitals (in Refugee Camps by the Government of Tamil Nadu).

After an appropriate medical check-up, preventive medicine like inoculation for measles is administered, free of cost.

(h) Cash Dole Assistance to Sri Lankan Refugees in Camps

Family Members: Head of the Family; Cash doles at Present (₹): 400.00

Family Members: Other Adults; Cash doles at Present (₹): 288.00

Family Members: First Child; Cash doles at Present (₹): 180.00

Family Members: Other Children; Cash doles at Present (₹): 90.00

(i) Infrastructure Facilities at the Camps including Internal Roads, Electricity and Drinking Water.Temporary huts were constructed and remodelled to the size of 10x10 sq feet with the provision of basic amenities.(j) Vehicles and PetrolFour vehicles have been approved by MHA from time to time.Expenditure on petrol for these vehicles is also reimbursed by MHA.(k) Exit PermitsThe refugees, who are willing to go back to Sri Lanka or to any other country of their choice at their own cost, are issued with "Exit Permits" by the respective District Collectors.(l) Cooked FoodWhile the refugees are in the quarantine camps under the supervision of the police department, cooked food is provided to the refugees every day (three times) at the rate of Rs 45/- per adult per day and Rs 30/- per child per day.(m) SecurityMulti-Colour Identity Cards are issued to every refugee above the age of 12 years to ensure their welfare and security.(n) Pregnancy Care

Pregnant Sri Lankan Tamil women are given Rs.1,000/- per month during the eighth, ninth and tenth months of pregnancy and for the first three months after the delivery, totalling Rs. 6,000/- under Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Financial Assistance Scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

When the Sri Lankan Tamil refugee women are pregnant, they are administered tetanus injections by the nurses from the concerned Primary Health Centers (PHCs), after appropriate medical check-ups.

Required medical counselling is provided to pregnant women every month, after appropriate medical check-ups.

Pregnant women are provided with required vitamin tablets, milk, fruits and bread under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).

Pregnant mothers can be admitted to the nearby PHC or hospital, free of cost, for child delivery.

Following child delivery, the child’s birth certificate can be obtained through the hospital.

Following the birth of a child, the details are furnished to the Village Administrative Officer and Special Revenue Inspector to record the same in the family card through which they can receive the cash doles immediately.

Following the birth of a child, the nurses of the PHCs should continue to monitor the growth of the child and the mother’s health.

The required nutritious food, vitamin tablets, milk, and fruits are given free of cost under the ICDS.

Timely administration of polio drops, free of cost, to children is provided.

(o) EducationThe refugee students studying upto 12th class in Government and Government-Aided schools are given free education, free notebooks, textbooks, free uniforms, free noon meals and a free bus pass to commute from the camp to the school. Students studying 11th class are given free bicycles.(p) EmploymentWith a view to facilitating the refugees to earn their livelihood, they are permitted to leave the camps between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. in search of jobs commensurate with their skills /qualifications (subject to the laws in force in this regard).

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

The group applying must comprise at least 4 weavers or entrepreneurs, each with a separate legal entity.
The cluster must install either a minimum of 24 shuttleless looms with widths up to 230 cms, or 16 shuttleless looms with widths of 230 cms and above.
Each individual beneficiary within the group needs to own at least 4 looms.
Only machinery that is compatible with TUFS (Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme) can be installed.

How To Apply

Applications for the Group Workshed Scheme are invited through advertisements published in newspapers. Interested groups should look out for these announcements. Specific application forms and detailed submission guidelines will be provided in the advertisement.

Note: The scheme operates via an offline application process as indicated by newspaper advertisements.

Documents Required

While specific documents will be detailed in the official application forms and advertisements, the Textile Commissioner may require any documents or information deemed necessary to monitor the scheme's implementation and ensure the proper utilization of benefits. The Commissioner also reserves the right to inspect the unit(s) as and when required.

FAQ’s

What's the main goal of the Group Workshed Scheme?

The scheme's primary aim is to help set up worksheds for shuttleless looms in existing or new powerloom clusters. This helps achieve economies of scale, improve working conditions, boost efficiency, and make businesses more competitive globally.

If I have a company, can I apply for this scheme?

Yes, companies registered under the Companies Act or LLPs formed under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, consisting of a group of at least four powerloom owners, are eligible to apply.

What's the minimum number of looms needed for a cluster to be eligible?

A cluster needs to have at least 24 shuttleless looms if their width is up to 230 cms. If the looms are wider (230 cms and above), then a minimum of 16 such looms are required.

What subsidy percentage is available for SC applicants?

Applicants from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category are eligible for a 75% subsidy on the unit cost of construction, with a cap of ₹750 per square foot.

How much space is provided for weaving preparatory activities?

You can allocate up to 40% of the total loomage area for weaving preparatory activities under this scheme.

Is there a requirement for individual beneficiaries within the group?

Yes, each beneficiary within the group must own at least 4 looms to meet the eligibility criteria.

Can a single powerloom owner apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is for groups. You need to form a group of at least 4 weavers or entrepreneurs, and each must have a separate legal entity to apply.

What is the maximum subsidy amount per square foot for ST category applicants?

For Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants, the subsidy is 90% of the unit cost of construction, with a maximum limit of ₹900 per square foot.

How do I apply for the Group Workshed Scheme?

Applications are typically invited through advertisements published in newspapers. You will need to watch for these announcements and follow the instructions provided to submit your application offline.

What type of machinery needs to be installed?

Only machinery that is compatible with the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) can be installed under this scheme.