Schedule of activities for Selection of Handloom Awards –2024

Sl. Activities Timeline propose

No. (Tentative)
1. Advertisement in Newspapers On 21.03.2025
2. Last Date for submission of Application by the applicants Up-to 45 days i.e. on
05.05.2025
3. Last date for submission of entries to Zonal Director (WSCs) Up-to 7 days i.e. on
by their respective WSCs duly verified & recommended, along 12.05.2025
with report on demonstration of skill test.
4. Selection meeting by Zonal Level Selection Committee (ZLSC) Up-to 7 days i.e. on
19.05.2025
5. Submission of recommended entries of Zonal Level Selection Up-to 7 days i.e. on
Committees (ZLSCs) by the Zonal Director (WSCs) to Zonal 26.05.2025
Director WSC Delhi along with application forms, samples,
recommendations of the committee, verification reports of
character & antecedents etc.
6. Uploading of recommended entries of ZLSCs on the web-site Up-to 21 days i.e. on
of O/o DCHL 16.06.2025
7. Review of representations received if any & Selection meeting Up-to 7 days i.e. on
by the Hqrs. Level Selection Committee 23.06.2025
8. Selection at Central Level by the Central Selection Committee Up-to 7 days i.e. on
01.07.2025
9. Award Ceremony On 07.08.2025
 Applications duty filed in the prescribed format are invited from the
residents of India for the following categories of handloom awards
for the year 2024 for their outstanding contribution in the field of
Handloom sector. The details are given below:

2. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, age, experience,

application form etc., details can be downloaded from the website of
Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms
(www.hadiooms.nic.in) For any information assistance, applicant
may contact nearest Weavers Service Centre (WSC)
3. Applications are to be submitted in dual mode, i.e., both online and
offline. Online applications should be submitted through the My
Handlooms portal (https://myhandlooms.gov.in). Additionally,
offline applications, duly filled and completed in all respects, along
with hand-woven samples (wherever applicable), a printout of the
online application, and all other required documents, must be
submitted to the nearest WSC latest by 5 May, 2025.

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER HANDLOOMS

 वष 2024 के िलए हथकरघा े म उ ृ योगदान हे तु हथकरघा पुर ारो ं की िन िल खत
ेिणयो ं के िलए भारत के िनवािसयो ं से िनधा रत ा प म िविधवत भरे ए आवेदन आमंि त
िकए जाते ह। िववरण नीचे िदया गया है :

2. पा ता, मानदं ड, आयु, अनुभव, आवेदन प आिद के वारे म अिधक जानकारी के िलए िववरण
िवकास आयु हथकरघा कायालय की वेबसाइट (www.handlooms.nic.in) से डाउनलोड
िकया जा सकता है । िकसी भी जानकारी/सहायता के िलए आवेदक िनकटतम बुनकर सेवा क
(ड ूएससी) से संपक कर सकता है ।

3. आवेदन ऑनलाइन और ऑफलाइन, दो तरीको ं से जमा िकए जाने ह । ऑनलाइन आवेदन माई
हडलू पोटल (https://myhandlooms.gov.in/) के मा म से जमा िकए जाने चािहए।
इसके अित र , ऑफलाइन आवेदन, पूरी तरह से भरे ए और सभी आव कताओ ं को पूरा
करते ए, ह िनिमत नमूनो ं (जहां आव क हो), ऑनलाइन आवेदन की ि ंटआउट, और सभी
अ आव क द ावेजो ं के साथ, िनकटतम ड ूएससी म 5 मई, 2025 तक जमा िकए जाने
चािहए।

िवकास आयु (हथकरघा) कायालय

 Handloom Awards

Handloom Awards are conferred upon Handloom Weavers, Designers,

Handloomorganizations and Marketing Agencies for showing excellence in
the handloom sector.

Objectives
 Recognize extraordinary skills and contribution of handloom weavers, designers,
organizations and Marketing Agencies towards promotion, development and
preservationof weaving tradition and welfare of the weaving community.
 Recognize talent and workmanship of young weavers, be role models and inspire
othersto emulate them.
 Reward individuals/ organizations to adopt innovative measures for marketing of
handloom products and recognize their achievements.

No. of Awards: 25
Sl. Name of awards Total no. of awards Grand
No. Category General exclusively Total Total
for women
01 Sant Kabir Weaving 05 01 06 06
Handloom Award
02 National Handloom Weaving 12 02 14
Award Design Development 02 - 02
Marketing of 02 - 02 19
handloom products
03 Start-up 01 - 01
ventures/Producer
Company
Total 22 03 25 25

 Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards meant exclusively for
the women handloom weavers are named as Sant Kabir Handloom Award/National
HandloomAward (Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Award).

 Handloom Awards are conferred in an Award Ceremony organised for the purpose.

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 Categories & Sub-categories:

Sant Kabir Handloom Award:

Category Weaving No. of Award

Weaving 03
Exclusively for Women Weavers (Kamala Devi 01
Sub Category Chattopadhyay Sant Kabir Handloom Award)
Languishing Weaves 01
Tribal Weaves 01
Total 06

National Handloom Award:

S. Categories Sub-Categories No. of Awards

No. under each
Category/ Sub-
category
1 Weaving 1. Weaving 08
2. Exclusively for Women Weavers (Kamala Dev i 02
Chattopadhyay National Handloom Award)
3. Young Weavers, (Not more than 30 years o f 01
age)
4. Divyang Weavers 01
5. Languishing Weaves 01
6. Tribal Weaves 01
2 Design Development 02
3 Marketing of Handloom products 02
4 Start-up Ventures/ Producer 01
Company
Total 19

Note:
 To maintain exclusivity of Sant Kabir/National Handloom Awards, not more than one
award to be conferred for one particular variety of handloom products in a year in respect of
each of the “Weaving” & “Exclusive Women Weavers” sub categories under the
Weaving category of Sant Kabir/National Handloom Awards. However, to appreciate and
accommodate distinctive qualities of similarly sounding varieties, Odisha Ikat,
Pochampally Ikat, Patola Ikat etc. are to be considered as different varieties of handloom
products. Similarly, Jamdani from West Bengal, Awadh Jamdani, Uppada Jamdani,
Venkatagiri Jamdani etc. are to be considered as different varieties of handloom products.
This applies to all such handloom products having similar sounding names but representing
characteristic uniqueness of their own.

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 While considering Handloom Award for Languishing weaves under Weaving category of Sant
Kabir/Natioanl Handloom Awards, due consideration should be given for any noteworthy
effort in terms of reviving the craft by product diversification or application of contemporary
use.
 List of Languishing and tribal weaves is given asAnnexure I. This list will be updated from
time to time by DC(Handlooms) based on the recommendation of the committee having
the Zonal Directors of WSCs & Director/s of Handloom & Textiles of State Govt.etc.

Procedures for inviting

entriesBy advertisement &

publicity:
 Entries for awards are invited online through https://myhandlooms.gov.in portal of Ministry
of Textile. A link of the same is available on centralized portal developed by the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) i.e. National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in/). As earlier offline
applications were invited and 1st time online applications are being introduced. However,
to avoid any complexity/glitches in the portal initially applications to be invited in dual
mode in online as well as offline, till the online portal is fully functional.
 A notification is also published in the important national/regional newspapers in Hindi,
English and vernacular languages across the country.
 The notification along with Awards calendar is uploaded on the National Awards Portal,
website of the Development Commissioner (Handloom) etc.
 Wide publicity must be given by the Zonal Director and HoO, WSCs through permanent
hoardings at each WSC/IIHT, Dilli Haat, National Level Melas etc.
 Pamphlets may be distributed in all handloom clusters and the stalls at Dilli Haat. The
boards/hoardings and pamphlets may clearly indicate the last date for submission of award
entries and brief criteria of selection.
 Zonal Directors and HoOs, WSCs shall hold exclusive meetings with
weavers’ representatives of weavers’ associations for spreading awareness about the award
scheme.
 Special mention may be made in the meetings/Workshops/seminars/ symposia/ interaction
sessions etc., by the Zonal Directors and HoOs, WSCs about the award scheme.
 All Weavers’ Service Centres (WSCs) shall make special drive to motivate and assist women
weavers for applying for the awards.

By Nomination:
Online nominations of suitable Handloom organization/weavers/designers can also be
madeby any of the following:
 State Handloom Commissioner/Directors

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 Weavers Service Centres
 Eminent NGOs
 Eminent handloom personalities
 Eminent institutions
 Reputed organizations viz. NIFT, NID, CCIC, EPCH, CEPC, Crafts Council of India and
Central/State Handicrafts/Handloom Corporations
 Eminent Designers & other stake holders of the sector
 Any citizen of India having information and intended to nominate to promising applicant for
Handloom Awards.

The online nominations are forwarded to the concerned Weavers Service Centre
concerned to get input/complete online applications from the nominated persons.

I. Awards for Handloom weaving

Award Eligibility
Sant Kabir Handloom weaver, recipient of NationalorState Handloom Awardor
Handloom National Merit Certificateora handloom weaver of extraordinary skills,
Award contributed significantly to promotion, development and preservation of
weaving tradition and welfare of the weaving community.
National Extraordinarily skilled weavers having contributed significantly in
Handloom development of handloom product/s, made valuable contribution such as
Award skill imparted to the weaving community, design innovation, or any other
contribution for development of the sector.

Awards exclusively for women handloom weavers

01 nos. of Sant Kabir Handloom Awards (SKA) and 02 nos. of National Handloom Awards
(NA) are given exclusively under this awards category to women handloom weavers which
could not be considered under General Weaving sub-category. Designated name for the
award is Sant Kabir Award/National Award (Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Awards).

Age and Experience

Sant Kabir  Age–50 Years (Minimum)
Handloom  Minimum 20 years of experience in the field of handloom as on 31 st
Award(Weaving)  December of the previous year.
National For young weaver sub-category:
Handloom  Not more than 30 years of age with at least 5 years of experience as
Award(Weaving) on 31st December of the previous year.
 For other sub-categories:
 Age–30 Years (Minimum).
 Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of handloom as on 31 st
 December of the previous year.

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Demonstration of weaving skills
Skill test to determine proficiency in weaving is conducted before a committee having Head of
Office of the Weavers Service Centre (WSC) concerned, representative of the Commissioner-
in-charge /Director of handlooms of the State Govt., experts in the field as members. The test
is conducted at WSCs or at any other suitable place along with the videography before
forwarding entries to Zonal Level Selection Committee.

Submission of fabric samples

Subsequent to making applications online, applicants must submit samples of fabrics with
technical details thereof along with a signed copy of printout of the online application.

II. National Handloom Award for Design developmentDescription

The awards in the area of design development are given on the basis of comprehensiveness
of the design of the handloom product, popularity of the design (market perception) and sale of
the developed design by the applicant and numbers of weavers benefitted. The design
intervention should not be older than 5 years.

Eligibility
i) Institutions including NGOs working for handloom sector.
ii) Individual designers.

Submission of design samples

Applicants will submit 3 samples of fabrics along with the portfolio of designs implemented in
the field of handlooms with technical details along with a signed copy of printout of the
online application.

Age and Experience

i) Institutions including NGOs working for handloom sector should have been in existence
for minimum 10 years
ii) Individual designers should have minimum 10 years of experience in the field of handloom as
on 31st December of the previous year.

Scrutiny of Design development

Scrutiny and confirmation of excellence of Design development of handloom products is
done by the Spot Verification Committee based on popularity of the design (market
perception) and sale of the developed design by the applicant. If committee so desires,
theymay determine proficiency in different aspects of Design development such as
sketching,paper design, graphical representation of motif etc.

III. National Handloom Award for Marketing of Handloom products

Description
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The Award are given on the basis of innovative measures adopted for marketing of
handloom products and achievements in terms of increase in sales over past years.
Growth in sales both in terms of volume and value will be a key criterion for the same.
The sales figures for the last 3 financial years, in respect of handloom products only as certified
by the Chartered Accountants or Statutory Auditors are to be considered. For example: in
respect of award entry for the year 2021, the audited figures for financial years 2017-18, 2018-19
and 2019-20 would be considered.

Eligibility
Following are the eligible entity:
(i) Primary cooperative societies.
(ii) Apex cooperative societies, Corporations, Federations etc.
(iii) E-commerce platforms.
(iv) Handloom Exporters.
(v) Private entity/entrepreneurs etc.
(vi) Producer Companies

Experience
Agency should be minimum 10 years old and should be involved in marketing of
Handloom products as on 31st December of the previous year (03 years old in case of e-
commerce entities).

Confirmation of Marketing Ability/Effectiveness

WSC concerned will submit report of theSpot Verification Committee, the
verificationreport will be placed before the HQ level selection committee.

IV. National Handloom Award for Start-up Venture / Producer Company (PC)

Description
This Award is given to the Start-up venture/PC which is working in the handloom sector
with the aim to build an eco-system for the production of handloom products to drive the
sustainable economic growth for past five years and generate employment opportunities.
The Start-up venture/PC should have made substantial progress to stir entrepreneurial
spirit. The achievements in terms of growth of the start-up venture/PC, employment
generation and increase in the wages of the handloom workers are to be considered. The
start-up must be compliant with the provisions of DPIIT (Department of Commerce)
guidelines on the subject.

Eligibility
The start-up/PC should have been in existence for a minimum period of 05 years as on 31st
December of the previous year. However, it should not be more than 10 years old. The

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financial statements of the last 3 years, of the Start-up venture/PC duly certified by the
Chartered Accountants or Statutory Auditors are to be considered. For example: for an
entry for award year 2021, the audited figures for financial years 2016-17, 2017-18 and
2018-19 will be considered.

Spot Verification Report for Start-up Venture/PC

Confirmation of eligible Start-up Venture/PC in the Handloom Sector and its progress
over a period of five years is done by the Spot Verification Committee. The report will be
placed before the HQ level selection committee by the WSC concerned.

General Terms and Conditions of Awards

1. Award Contents
Sant Kabir Handloom The award consists of a cash prize of Rs.3.50 lakh, one mounted
Award gold coin, one Tamrapatra, one shawl and a certificate.
National Handloom This award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 2.00 lakh, one
Award (All categories) Tamrapatra, one shawl and a certificate.

2. Verification of character & antecedent of the awardee

The verification of character & antecedent will be carried out before forwarding to HQ
levelselection committee.

3. Uploading of list of awardees on website

The list of entries is uploaded on the website of the office of DC (Handloom) i.e.
handlooms.nic.in for public notice for three weeks prior to placing it before HQ level
selection committee so that any new information/rectification may also be considered by
the HQ selection level committee. Subsequent to finalization of select list of awardees,
the same isalso uploaded on the official website of DC(Handlooms).

4. Declaration from the applicant regarding criminal cases, details of members of

thefamily/ persons who have been awarded earlier, etc.

While making applications online, the applicant will submit a declaration, providing
information regarding the following:
 Details of persons who have been awarded earlier in his family and in his village/locality.
 Details of criminal case(s) against him/her, if any.

5. Recommendations of application for awards by nominating applicants

Online nominations of suitable Handloom organization/weavers/designers can also be
madeby any of the following:

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 State Handloom Commissioner/Directors
 Weavers Service Centres
 Eminent NGOs
 Eminent handloom personalities
 Eminent institutions
 Reputed organizations viz. NIFT, NID, CCIC, EPCH, CEPC, Crafts Council of India and
Central/State Handicrafts/Handloom Corporations
 Eminent Designers & other stake holders of the sector
 Any citizen of India having information and intended to nominate to promising applicant
for Handloom Awards.

The online nominations are forwarded to the concerned Weavers Service Centre
concernedto get input/complete online applications from the nominated persons.

6. Procedure for submission of entries

 All eligible applicants may submit their applications online in the format as per Annexure
 –B11 & B12 as applicable, whenever a notification is advertised in the important
national/regional newspapers by the Office of DC (Handloom). Applicants must submit the
signed copy of printout of the online application, the fabric sample (not required in
respect of awards for marketing of handloom products, Start-up ventures/PCs), documents
etc. to the concerned WSCs.
 Joint entries will normally not be accepted. Only in exceptional cases, joint entry may be
accepted for two persons as in case of weaving in Jamdani Saree, ikat, paithani, Kani
Shawl, Korvai weaving (Three shuttles or more) and Punja Durry etc, where equal skill of
another weaver is needed.
 All entries submitted by the applicant along with their crafts (wherever applicable) must
be supported with declarations stating that the item being submitted has been prepared
by him/ her and he/she is submitting the entry at his/her own risk and in case of damage,
etc. during transportation of the entry due to unforeseen circumstances, the Central
Government shall not be liable to pay any compensation.
 Applicants should attach photos of samples (wherever applicable) of final product as well
as photos taken during intermittent stages of the product making, or videography of the
intermittent stages of the product making with applications.
 All the pages of application along with photos of sample/other documents will be
numbered serially as X/Y (X is serial page number and Y is total number of pages). All
pages/photos/documents should be signed/attested by the applicant.
 In the cases where applicant has already been conferred award in a particular category
earlier, he/she cannot apply in the same category again. However, he/she may apply for
award in any other category as per eligibility.
 It has been noticed that some weavers hesitate to submit the entries as the process of
selection maytake time, and hence the weaver’s investment on raw material and making
an expensive and exclusive product is blocked. As a result, the best creations of weavers

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 may not come for award selection. It has, therefore, been decided that the selection at
all the levels will permit marketing organizations, Public or Private
(Corporations/Cooperatives/Private traders, exporters, boutiques, etc.) to sponsor
entries. The award will however be given to the weavers who have made the items.
 Reputed organizations viz. CCIC, EPCH, CEPC, NIFT, NID, Crafts Council of India and
Central/State Handicrafts/Handlooms Corporations etc. working in the field may also
recommend the applicants for the selection of National Handloom award and their
recommendation will go to Zonal Level Selection Committee.All sponsored entries by the
Central/State corporation/voluntary organizations working in the field should be sent to
the respective Zonal Level Selection Committee within stipulated time. These agencies
are required to submit online nomination in case of mandatory submission of online
application.

7. Processing of applications
 The concerned WSC will carry out proper scrutiny of applications, conduct
skill/proficiency test (demonstration of weaving skills) and then recommend eligible
entries for the Zonal Level Selection Committee. WSCs will exercise due diligence to
physically verify the bona-fides of the applicants.
 One officer of the rank of Dy. Director/Assistant Director from Zonal office will be
nominated for coding of fabric samples. After coding, applications will be sealed
separately, codes will be stitched to samples and all other identification marks will be
removed /masked properly so that identity of applicant is not known.
 Samples will be coded as SKHA/NHA, year of the award followed by 3 digits (Example,
SKHA/2021/007). Coding list (without names) and samples will be submitted to the Zonal
Level Selection committees. After selection is finalized by Zonal Selection Committees,
results will be decoded and published on the website as per guidelines, inviting objections
etc.
 Minutes of all Zonal Level Selection Committee meetings along with applications and
samples etc. will be sent to the Zonal Director (NZ), WSC, Delhi in sealed cover for
organizing HQ and Central Level Selection Committee meetings.
 One officer of the rank of ADC from the office of DC (HL) will be nominated to personally
code the samples again. Samples will be coded with prefix HLSC/CLSC followed by
SKHA/NHA, year of the award followed by 3 digits. Products of the same category will be
in the serial order. The code should not reflect Area/District/nomenclature of
products/name of the weaver etc.
 The write up attached to samples during exhibits should contain only technical aspects of
the product. After coding, applications will be sealed separately and codes will be
stitched to samples and all other identification marks will be removed /masked properly.
Coding list (without names) and samples will be submitted to HQ level Selection
committee & thereafter to Central level Selection committee for final selection.

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8. Selection Process:

Selection Committees:
1. Spot Verification Committee for National Handloom Awards, where two-tier
selection is involved: The committee, duly approved by the concerned Zonal
Director, will have a representative of the Director/Commissioner in-charge of
handlooms of the State, HoO - WSC, 2 experts from the concerned field. The spot
verification report willbe placed before the HQ level selection committee.

2. Zonal Level Selection Committee (ZLSC)

1. Zonal Director of WSCs Chairman
2. Zonal/Regional/Representative of HDC/DHT/ Apex Society Member
3. 5 Non-official experts in handlooms including one weaver’s Member
representative from the zone (to be decided in consultation
with DC (HL).
4. One Sr. Designer having experience in the field of Member
handlooms.

3. Headquarter Level Selection Committee (HLSC)

1. Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Chairman

2. Additional Dev. Commissioner Member-
Convener
3. Two Director of IIHTs Member
4. Faculty Representative from NID/NIFT/IIT Member
5. 5 Non-official experts from Handloom sector. Member
6. One Sr. Designer with experience in the field of handlooms. Member

4. Central Level Selection Committee (CLSC)

1. Secretary (Textiles) Chairman
2. Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Member-Convener
3. Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Member
4. Director General, NIFT, New Delhi Member
5. Director, NID, Ahmedabad Member
6. 6 Non-officials experts from Handlooms sector including Member
one Sr. Designer having experience in the field.

 The first stage of selection would be at Zonal Level committee, as applicable.

 In the second stage, the entries recommended by the various Zonal Level Selection
Committees would be screened by the Headquarter Level Selection Committee.

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 The final selection would be done by the Central Level Selection Committee from amongst
the entries recommended by the Headquarter Level Selection Committee.

Sant Kabir Handloom Award and National Handloom Award for Weaving

 The selection of outstanding weavers for the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National
Handloom Awards in the field of handloom weaving, shall be done by a three-tier selection
process to finalize the winning entries, i.e. Zonal, Head Quarter and Central Level
Selection Committees, chaired respectively by the Zonal Director, Development
Commissioner (Handloom) and Secretary (Textiles).
 Excellence of craftsmanship shall be judged from samples received along with at least 4
photographs of intermittent stages of weaving of fabric samples. Videography of the
intermittent stages of the product making should be submitted, if possible.
 Other achievements in the handloom sector would be assessed from the bio-data and
documents submitted therewith, including photographs of different stages of weaving of
other fabrics.
 Efforts made to achieve a break-through in the development of craft would be given due
consideration.
 To make awards more inclusive, other extraordinary weavers may be given due
consideration in comparison to the applicants from the same family who have already
received the awards. This encouragement will help in disseminating skill and preservation
of weaving tradition.

National Handloom Awards in other categories

 The selection process will have two tiers, i.e. Head Quarter Level and Central Level
Selection Committees to finalize the winning entries, chaired respectively by the
Development Commissioner (Handloom) and Secretary (Textiles).
 While finalizing the awards, contribution of the Handloom Designer/Producer/Marketing
Agency for promotion of handloom sector would be assessed.
 Efforts made to achieve a break-through in the development of craft would be given due
consideration.

Finalization of Awards
After the awards are finalized by Central Level Selection Committee, decoding will be
done and list of awardees with names will be published. List of winners will be uploaded on
the DC (Handloom) website viz handlooms.nic.in. In addition, awardees will also be
intimated through letter.

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 Demonstration of skills in Weaving/Design development
Skill test to determine proficiency in weaving/Design development will be conducted at
the concerned WSC along with the videography before forwarding the entries to the Zonal
level selection committee. A representative of the Director/Commissioner in-charge of
handlooms of the State, experts in the field will be included in the committee for the
purpose.

Spot verification report in Marketing/Start-up ventures/PCs

To ascertain ability/effectiveness of applicants in the fields of Marketing, Design
development and Start-up ventures/PCs categories. WSC concerned will submit the report
of the Spot Verification Committee, which will be placed before the HQ level selection
committee.

9. Other provisions:
All the awardees of the weaving category are encouraged to produce replica of
masterpiece from the cash prize amount for which marketing linkage is provided by
NHDC. The committee to be headed by D.C. Handlooms with MD, NHDC and one expert
as member will finalize the amount to be paid for replica of the master piece.
Applicants are entitled for TA/DA for attending the skill/proficiency test.
The Non-Official members of the selection committee at all levels are entitled to travel by
Air in economy class. The cost of air fare, stay, food & taxi fare etc., will be
reimbursed on production of boarding pass & air tickets, receipts etc., as per the rules.
The members of the Central Level Selection Committee can be invited to witness the
function of Award ceremony. They are entitled for TA/DA, stay as per the rule.

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 ANNEXURE I
Indicative list of Languishing Craft and Tribal Weaves for the purpose of considering awards
(Subject to amendment time to time).

Languishing Craft Tribal Weaves

1. Khandua Saree 21. Dakhona 51. Puandum 80. Chakhesang shawl
2. Sachipar Saree 22. Riha 52. Leingam Busun 81. Meni (Mekhala)
3. Garad Korial 23. Aronai Tongkaap 82. Risha
Saree 24. Pachara, 53. Chaotanam/Hangsa- 83. Rajamphal
4. Re-Chokodo 25. Lemphata or Hangset 84. Riku
5. Lashing Phee Riphan 54. Thansuohpuon, 85. Shoulder bag
6. Pawn Pui 26. Kambung 55. Hmar-aam 86. Nyabay Naiha
7. Tangaliya 27. Khania 56. Ngotlong 87. Kokkei
8. Mashroo 28. Gero 57. Langmu Pheisoi 88. Nyiha
9. Patola (Double 29. Poho 58. Lengli 89. Monnyiha
Ikat) 30. Pini 59. Pheisoi 90. Nyikohyiha
10. Ashavalli 31. Gale 60. Khamtang Pheisoi 91. Lakshong
11. Kharad 32. Galluk 61. Lengsin Pheisoi 92. Toknyu
Weaving 33. Idu Mishimi 62. Puirio Pheisoi 93. Lumthensu
12. Tussar Ferra 34. Zilang Shawl 63. Pheingao 94. Opvuram
Saree 35. Gamuk Gale 64. Bungkham 95. Puanchei
13. Awadh 36. Dumping Gale 65. Lenglam 96. Hmaram
Jamdani Saree 37. Jainsem 66. Katikni 97. Ngotekhreh
14. Rangkaat 38. Dhara 67. Chingkhongphei 98. Pawndum
Saree 39. Thatsem 68. Maseampheipon 99. Tawlhlopuan
15. Tweed Fabric 40. Dakmanda Maripon 100. Kawkpuizikzial
16. Molkalmuru 41. Saipikhup 69. Pheingao, 101. Senior
Saree 42. Senchal 70. Loi- leiram phi 102. Sawhthingpar
17. Gollabhama 43. Arisan 71. Sel-lam 103. Hnika
Saree 44. Ralngam Buchum 72. Angami men shawl 104. Hnokaw
18. Armoor Saree 45. Nupang Ponve 73. Likhuo 105. Risha
19. Himroo 46. Longdi Aam 74. Vopha 106. Pachhara
Yardage 47. Khongkhit 75. Lora Mhoushou 107. Pinon / Phinom
20. Kanchi Cotton 48. Apa Ponte 76. Anonthsu men shawl 108. Hadi
49. Awa-Ampee 77. Hokhedshu Ladies 109. Rikutu
50. Chaotanam shawl 110. Lepcha (durry)
78. Kuki shawl
79. Nayashal Montensu

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 Annexure–B11
APPLICATION FORM FOR AWARD IN HANDLOOM WEAVING FOR THEYEAR ………

SANT KABIR HANDLOOM AWARD FOR WEAVING

Affix self-
Please tick (√) the relevant sub-categories (Multiple boxes can be ticked) attested
possible). passport size
photograph
1. Weaving 3. Languishing Weaves

2. Women Weaver 4. Tribal Weaves

NATIONAL HANDLOOM AWARD FOR WEAVING

Please tick (√) the relevant sub-categories (Multiple boxes can be ticked).
1. Weaving 4. Divyang Weavers

2. Women Weavers 5. Languishing Weaves

3. Young Weavers 6. Tribal Weaves

(Attach medical certificate of disability from a Govt. Hospital in case of Divyang Weaver)

1. Name of recommending/nominating agency, if any

2. Name of State
3. Personal details
Name Hindi
(a)
English
Date of Birth DOB (DD/MM/YYYY)
(b) (Enclose self-attested copy of Age as on 31st Dec of previous
DOB document) Name of certificate enclosed
(c) Gender Male/Female/Other
Father’s Name Hindi
(d)
English
Spouse Name Hindi
(e)
English
Address / contact details of Complete Address & pin code
the weaver
(f)
Mobile No.
E-mail ID
(g) Name of the Technique of which applicant is Master
Guru or teacher from whom the weaver/applicant learnt
(i)
weaving.

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 Product details to be submitted along with Application and
4.
Sample for the Award
Name of the handloom product, brief history, process
(a)
followed,
Whether entry/product has been made entirely & solely by
(b) the applicant? (Yes/No). If no, details of assistance sought by
the applicant from others in making the entry/product)

(c) Name of the Tribal weave, if applicable

(d) Name of the Languishing weave, if applicable

Handloom Product innovation, if any (Enclose details in a

(e) separate sheet)

(f) Price of the weaving sample.

(g) Total time taken for making the entry

5. Experience and contribution towards development/ improvement of weaving and its

Total experience as on 31st Total Experience (YY/MM/DD)
(a)
December of the previous year
Details of recognitions, records, if any. (Enclose documents to
(b)
substantiate the claim)
Details of award received in the field of Handloom Sector viz. Sl. Name of Field of Year of
(c) National Award, National Merit Certificate and State award No. Award Award Award
etc. if any (enclose self-attested copy of certificate)

Details of other award winners in the family, if any (indicating

(e) your relationship with such awardee and year and name of
award in Handloom Sector)
(f) Details of other outstanding works/ items developed/
Have any of them been purchased by Museum, Temple, reputed
(g) designers, connoisseurs of repute? (Enclose self-attested copy
of documents to substantiate the claim)
Details of major exhibition in which the weaver / applicant has
participated for demonstrating his/her skill or for displaying
(h) his/her creations. (Enclose self-attested copy of documents to
substantiate the claim)

Has the Weaver imparted training in any institute? If, so how

(i) many weavers have been trained? (Enclose self-attested copy
of documents to substantiate the claim)
Are there any publications/ papers to his/her credit?
(j) (Enclose self-attested copy of documents to substantiate the
claim)
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 Is there any certificate from well-known institutions or persons
knowledgeable in handloomsregarding the Weaver’s ability i n
(k) the weaving and his/her contribution to the development of
the weaving (Yes/No). If yes, enclose self-attested copy of the
certificate
(l) Any other details concerning the Weaver which has not
already been brought out in the other columns.

Details of enclosures:………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the statements / entries made in this application are true and complete
to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also understand that if at any subsequent stage any
information given by me or any claim made by me or any document submitted by me in this
applicationis found to be false, my candidature for this award will be liable to be rejected.

Date:
(Full Name & Signature of the applicant)
(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in capital letters)
Note:
1. Incomplete and unsigned application will be rejected summarily without any notice to the
applicant.
2. Enclose separate sheets wherever column space is insufficient, duly signed by the applicant.
3. The applicant should submit handloom product woven by him/her along with the application.
4. All documents furnished by applicant must be self-attested.
5. Please specify each document and total number of pages enclosed with the application.
6. Applicant must submit self-declaration in the format enclosed to the effect that the entry has
been made entirely by the applicant, no criminal case is contemplated/pending against the
applicant, the applicant is submitting the entry at his/her own risk, details of awardees earlierin
his/her family/village/locality etc.

Recommendation by Weavers’ Service Centre

The particulars furnished in the application and in the enclosed documents have been checked and
verified and I certify that the entry/ entries have been made by him/her is/are correct and he/she is a
genuine weaver.

Date:
(Signature of the Head of Office of WSC)
with full name and address with rubber stamp

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SELF-DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANTFOR AWARD IN HANDLOOM WEAVING FOR THE YEAR ………

SANT KABIR HANDLOOM AWARD

NATIONAL HANDLOOM AWARD

APPLICATION FORAWARD FOR THE YEAR…………….

I,
Shri/Smt./Miss born
on
aged (_ years months) (as on 31, December of the previous year i.e.
…………), S/o, W/o, D/o Shri resident of
do hereby solemnly declare
andundertake that:

(i) The item/sample (name of the product) submitted by me for

Sant Kabir Handloom Award/National Handloom Award for the year…….has been prepared
entirely by me and I have been practicing the handloom weaving for the last
years for the period from to .

(ii) I have been Awarded Sant Kabir Handloom Award/National Award/National Handloom
Award/National Merit Certificate in the field of handlooms in the category
forthe year (if any).

(iii) It is also declared that no Criminal Case is contemplated/pending against me.

(iv) Details of person/persons who have been awarded Sant Kabir Handloom Award/National
Award/National Handloom Award/National Merit Certificate in the field of handlooms
earlier in my family/Village/Locality are given below:
Sl. Name of the Relationship Name of Category Sub- Year of
No. Awardee the Award category Award

(v)I am submitting the above entry at my own risk and responsibility and further indemnify
the Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government
of India/State Government/ DICs, etc. against any loss, damage or theft to the entry
which may occur due to any unforeseen circumstances and on account of handling and
transportation of the entry.
2.I undertake that if the above statements are found to be false at any stage, I shall be
liablefor the action as deemed fit by the competent authority.

Date:

(Full Name & Signature of the applicant)

(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in capital letters)

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 Annexure–B12
APPLICATION FORM FOR NATIONAL HANDLOOM AWARD (OTHER THAN WEAVING) FOR THE
YEAR………
Award Category: Please tick (√)the relevant category
Affix self-
1. Design Development attested
2. Marketing of handloom products passport size
photograph
3. Start-up ventures/Producer Companies

Applicants are required to fill up relevant section along with this application
form.

1. Name of recommending/nominating agency, if any

2. Name of State
In case of individual
3. Name Hindi
English
4. Date of Birth DOB (DD/MM/YYYY)
st
(Enclose self-attested Age as on 31 Dec of
copy of DOB previous year i.e. ……..
document) Name of certificate
enclosed
5. Gender Male/Female/Others
6. Father’s nameHindi
English
7. Spouse name Hindi
English
8. Address / contact Complete Address with pin-
details of the weaver code

Mobile No.
E-mail ID
In case of Organization/ Institution
9. Name Hindi
English
10. Date of Registration Date of Registration
(Enclose self-attested Age as on 31st Dec of
copy of registration previous year i.e. ……..
certificate) Name and details of
certificate enclosed
11. Name of Head of office Hindi
English

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12. Designation of Head of Hindi
office English
13. Address / contact Complete Address with pin-
details of the code
organization /
Institution Mobile No.
E-mail ID
14. Details of Handloom Handloom Mark
Mark/ India Handloom India Handloom Brand (IHB)
Brand/GI/Silk Mark Geographical Indication (GI)
possessed by the Any other Mark/Brand
applicant (enclose self-
attested copy of
16. Total Experience as on 31st December of the
previous year
17. Are there any publications/ papers to applicant’s
credit?
(enclose self-attested copy of documents to
substantiate the claim)
18. Details of recognitions, records, if any. (enclose
self-attested copy of documents to substantiate the
claim)
19. Details of award received in the field of Handloom Sl. Name of Field of Year of
Sector viz. National Award, National Merit No. Award Award Award
Certificate and State award etc.
(Enclose self-attested copy of certificate).

20. Give details of other award winners in the family, if

any (indicating your relationship with such awardee
and year and name of award in Handloom Sector)

Note: Applicant are required to fill-up the respective section as given below in respect of each
category for which applicant is applying (i.e. category - Handloom Weaving/ Design Development
of handloom products/ Marketing of handloom products/ Start-up ventures/PCs).

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 Section-A
Design Development for
DesignerPlease tick (√) the relevant information.
1. Individual

2. Institutions

3. Young Designers

1. Details of academic and Name of Qualification Year of Passing

professional designing
qualification (in case of
individual and young designer)
2. Mastery over the technique involved in designing
3. Details of three (03) handloom products (products to be
submitted along with the application) made out of the applicant’s
designs and the portfolio of applicant’s design implemented in the
field of handlooms with technical details.
4. Name of the areas/clusters where design development work
has been introduced, year-wise for last 5 years
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of theclaim)
5. Name of the handloom products in which new designs have
been introduced, year-wise for last 5 years
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the claim)
6. Detailed account of the contribution in handloom
areas/clusters towards development/ improvement in
designing, year-wise for last 5 years
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the claim)
7. Detailed account of the contribution towards increase in Year Weavers’ Wages
earnings of weavers due to design intervention year-wise forlast 5
Monthly Per piece/
years
metre
(Enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the claim)
8. Detailed account of the contribution towards increase in Year Productio Sales
production and sale of handloom fabrics after design n (Value in
intervention year-wise for last 5 years. (Nos.) Rs.)
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the claim)
9. Has the applicant imparted/conducted training in any
handloom area/cluster during last 5 years? If so, how many
weavers have been trained year-wise?
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the claim)

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10. Details of employment generated due to contribution in the Year No. of Weavers
field during the last three years. employed
(enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of the
claim)
11. Has the applicant received any Award for developmental
work in handloom during last 5 years? If so, please specify
and (enclose self-attested copy of documents in support of
the claim)
12. Details of major exhibition/fashion show in which the
applicant has participated either for demonstrating skill or
for displaying creations. (enclose self-attested copy of
documents in support of the claim)
13. Details of certificate received from Central/State Govt and
other institutions for contribution to design development in
handloom sector. (enclose self-attested copy of certificate)
14. Note in respect of the entry/products made out of
applicant’s designs and the portfolio of designs implemented
in the field of handlooms submitted (enclosed signed note on
separate sheet).
15. Any other details concerning the applicant which has not
already been brought out in other columns.

Details of enclosure:………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………

Date:

(Full Name & Signature of the applicant)

(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in capital letters)
(Designation & Seal in case of Organisation/Institution)

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 Section-B
Marketing of Handloom
ProductsPlease tick (√) the relevant information.

1. Primary Co-op Societies 4. Exporters

2. Apex Co-op Societies 5. Pvt. Entities/Entrepreneurs

3. e-Commerce

1. Annual financial status of the Marketing agency

(attach copy of audited balance sheet, profit and loss account etc.
certified by the Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor for last 3
2. Name of the areas/clusters where handloom products are
manufactured/procured, year-wise for last 3 years
(enclose self-attested copy of document in support of the claim)
3. Details of handloom products, category-wise, manufactured/procured in
quantity and value for last 3 years
(enclose self-attested copy of document in support of the claim)
4. Details of handloom products, category-wise, sold in quantity and value
for last 3 years (enclose copy of audited sales details certified by the
Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)
5. Nature of sale i.e, retail, whole sale, exhibition, export, e-commerce
and mention quantity and value for last 3 years (enclose document in
support of the claim duly certified by the Chartered Accountant or
6. Mention the contribution made for generating additional employment
for weavers in the areas where activities are undertaken during the last
3 years.
7. Detailed account of the Marketing agency contribution towards increase Year Weavers’ Wages
in earnings of weavers due to market intervention year-wise for last 3 Monthly Per piece/
years. metre
(enclose self-attested copy of document in support of the claim)

8. Detailed account of the Marketing agency contribution towards increase Year Producti Sales
in production and sale of handloom products after marketing on (Value in
intervention year-wise for last 3 years. (Nos.) Rs.)
(enclose self-attested copy of document in support of the claim)
9. Any other details concerning the applicant which has not already been
brought out in other columns.

Details of enclosure:………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………

(Full Name & Signature of the applicant)

(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in capital letters)
(Designation & Seal of the Organisation/Institution)

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 Section-C
Start-up venture/PC in Handloom Sector

1. Brief details about the Start-up Venture/PC working in the handloom

2. Details of handloom products, category-wise, manufactured/procured in
quantity and value for last 3 years (enclose the details certified by the
Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)
3. Details of handloom products, category-wise, sold in quantity and value
for last 3 years (enclose copy of audited sales details certified by the
Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)
4. Annual financial statement of the organisation (attach copy of audited
balance sheet, profit and loss account etc. certified by the Chartered
Accountant or Statutory Auditor for last 3 years)
5. Details regarding generating additional employment (attach details of last
3 years certified by the Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)
6. Details regarding increase in earnings of weavers (attach details of last 3
years certified by the Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)
7. Details about using any innovative aspect in the Start-up Venture/PC
(enclose self-attested copy of document in support of the claim)
8. Details regarding growth achieved for the Start-up Venture/PC including
its contribution to the economy during the last 3 years. (enclose self-
attested copy of document in support of the claim)
9. Details of Award/certificate received from Central/State Govt. and other
institutions for using technological advancement(s) in handloom sector
during last 3 years. (enclose self-attested copy of certificate)
10. Details of any other Award/Certificate received by the Organisation
(enclose self-attested copy of certificate)
11. Any other details which has not already been brought out in other

Details of enclosure:…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………

(Full Name & Signature of the

applicant)(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in
capital letters)
(Designation & Seal of the Organisation/Institution)

Date:

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the statements/entries made in this application are true and complete
to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also understand that if at any subsequent stage any
information given by me or any claim made by me or any document submitted by me in this
applicationis found to be false, my candidature for this award will be liable to be rejected.

(Full Name & Signature of the

applicant)(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in
capital letters)
(Designation & Seal in case of Organisation/Institution)

Date:

Note:
1. Incomplete and unsigned application will be rejected summarily without any notice to
theapplicant.
2. Enclose separate sheets wherever column space is insufficient, duly signed by the applicant.
Theapplicant should submit handloom product woven by him/her along with the application
(wherever applicable).
3. All documents furnished by applicant must be self-attested.
4. Please specify each document and total number of pages enclosed with the application.
5. Applicant must submit self-declaration in the format enclosed to the effect that the entry
has been made entirely by the applicant, no criminal case is contemplated/pending
against theapplicant, the applicant is submitting the entry at his/her own risk, details of
awardees earlierin his/her family/village/locality etc.

Recommendation by Weavers’ Service Centre

The particulars furnished in the application and in the enclosed documents have been checked
and verified and I certify that the entry/ entries have been made by him/her is/are correct and
he/sheis a genuine weaver.

(Signature with date of certifying

officeri.e., Director/Dy Director/Asstt. Director, under whose jurisdiction the
weaver comes)
with full name and address with rubber stamp

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 SELF-DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

National Handloom Award for the Year…………….

I, Shri/Smt./Miss born on
aged
( years months) (as on 31, December of the previous year i.e. …………), S/o, W/o,
D/o
Shri resident
of
do hereby solemnly declare
andundertake that (in case of individual):
(or)
I, Shri/Smt./Miss designation of
(Name of the Institution) do hereby solemnly declare and
undertakethat (in case of Organisation/Institution):

Section-A: Design Development

(i) The items/samples (name of the products) submitted by me

forNational Handloom Award for the year……have been made out of my designs (in case of
individual and young designer).
(or)
The items/samples (name of the products) submitted by me
for
National Handloom Award for the year….have been made out of designs of our institution
(incase of Institution).

(ii) The designs in the portfolio (implemented in the field of handlooms) submitted for
theaward were made by me/our institution.

(iii) I/Our institution has been designing for the handloom products for the last
yearsfor the period from to .

Section-B: Marketing ofHandloom Products

(i) I/Our institution has been marketing the handloom products for the last
year/sfor the period from to

Section-C: Start-up Ventures/PCs

(i) Our organization is a Start-up Venture/PC which is working in the handloom sector
and involved in production and (or) marketing of handloom products since

(month/year).

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02. It is also declared that:

(i) I/Our Organization/institution have been Awarded Sant Kabir Handloom

Award/National Award/National Handloom Award/National Merit Certificate in the field
of handloom under
(Category & Sub- category) for the year (if any).

(ii) No criminal cases are contemplated/pending against me/our organization.

(iii) Details of person/persons who have been awarded Sant Kabir Handloom
Award/National Award/National Handloom Award/National Merit Certificate in the field of
handlooms earlier in my family/Village/Locality are given below:
Sl. Name of the Relationship Name of the Category Sub- category Year of
No. Awardee Award Award

(iv)I am submitting the above entry for National Handloom Award for the year ............. at my
own risk and responsibility and further indemnify the Office of the Development
Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India/State Government/
DICs, etc. against any loss, damage or theft to the entry which may occur due to any
unforeseen circumstances and onaccount of handling and transportation of the entry.

3.Further, I undertake that if the above statements are found to be false at any stage,
I
/MyOrganization/institution shall be liable for the action as deemed fit by the competent authority.

Date: (Full Name & Signature of the applicant)

(With Phone No. with STD Code, Mobile No. e-mail and full address in capital letters)
(Designation & Seal in case of Organisation/Institution)

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