Government of Odisha launches special assistance scheme for handloom weavers
Q. Government of Odisha has launched a special assistance scheme on occasion of National Handlooms Day. What is it called?- Published on 11 Aug 16a. Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana
b. Baristha Bunakari Sahayata Yojana
c. Baristha Bunakarayon Ka Sahayata Yojana
d. Baristha Bunakar Se Sahayata Yojana
ANSWER: Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana
Government of Odisha launched an assistance scheme called Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana’ for elderly handloom weavers
- This was on the occasion of National Handlooms Day observed on 7th August 2016
- It was launched by State CM to improve condition of 8000 weavers
- Odisha produces handloom fabrics worth INR 160 crore and there are nearly 1.5 lakh weavers including 78 percent women engaged in handloom products