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Uttarakhand Oon Yojana

The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers. | - Trainees who are willing to work in spinning and weaving are selected and provided with wool/NMC spinning wheels. They can carry out spinning and weaving either at the departmental centers or at their own homes. Weavers are compensated for their work according to rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring year-round employment. | - To support weavers and spinners, the Khadi & Polyvastra Artisan Welfare and Pension Trust has been established in the state. Upon registration, each artisan receives a 12% contribution from the artisan and a 12% contribution from the department. Additionally, artisans are entitled to receive 25% of their annual spinning and weaving wages as a bonus.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.; No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How many regional offices are there under the scheme?

There are four regional offices under the scheme: Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur.

What kind of work is done under these regional offices?

Spinning and weaving work is carried out through spinning/production centres as well as at the homes of registered artisans.

Who can apply for the scheme?

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. Educational qualifications are not required.

Are educational qualifications required to apply?

No, there are no educational qualifications required for availing the benefits under this scheme.

How are beneficiaries selected?

Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental needs through the relevant area’s public representative, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries.

How are artisans paid under the scheme?

Weavers and spinners are paid for their work at rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring employment throughout the year.