The scheme does not mention an age limit for the children of handloom weavers who can apply.

The DC (Handlooms) is responsible for sanctioning and releasing funds to the concerned zonal office for onward transfer to the bank account of the handloom weaver/worker or their children.

The Zonal Office scrutinizes the proposal and sends the requirement of funds, along with relevant details, to the head office for sanction/release of funds by the District Collector (DC) (Handlooms).

The WSC plays a crucial role in verifying and attesting the documents provided by handloom weavers/workers and forwarding the complete proposal to the Zonal Office.

Subsequent years' scholarships are paid upon submission of the proposal, along with a copy of the mark sheet for the annual exam and admission proof for the next academic session from the relevant institution.

The first-year scholarship is paid after the admission of the ward of handloom weavers/workers.

Yes, in addition to academic fees, eligible candidates receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000 per child per annum or actuals, whichever is less.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, admission fees, examination fees, and other annual fees/charges required by the academic institution.

The scholarship amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the bank account of the concerned handloom weaver/worker or their children.

Central and State government-recognised and funded Textile Institutions are eligible for this scholarship.

The need-based approach means that the scholarship is provided based on the financial needs of the handloom weavers' children, ensuring that those who require it the most receive support.

The scholarship provides a maximum of ₹2,00,000 per annum for up to 2 children of handloom weavers/workers for pursuing diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses at recognized government-funded textile institutions.

The scheme is designed to be implemented from the financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26.