New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Ministry of Textiles is implementing a range of schemes under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) aimed at the welfare of handloom weavers and workers across the country, said Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita.

In written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that eligible awardee handloom weavers and workers above 60 years of age, living in indigent circumstances with an annual income below Rs 1 lakh, are provided financial assistance of Rs 8,000 per month.

The NHDP also offers scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakh per annum to the children of handloom weavers and workers, for up to two children, to pursue diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Central or...