Coir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana
Mahila Coir Yojana (under Coir Vikas Yojana) trains women in coir (coconut fibre) yarn and product making using modern techniques, then helps them set up small coir processing units through subsidised spinning wheels and training stipends.
About This Scheme
Mahila Coir Yojana (under Coir Vikas Yojana) trains women in coir (coconut fibre) yarn and product making using modern techniques, then helps them set up small coir processing units through subsidised spinning wheels and training stipends.
Full official description
The scheme “Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana” is a component of “Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY)” and the scheme was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. The Scheme, “Skill Upgradation & Mahila Coir Yojana” consists of two distinct components i.e. (a) Skill Upgradation, (b) Mahila Coir Yojana. Under the scheme, the Board is conducting various programmes like the Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Awareness Programme, Workshop, Seminar, Exposure Tour, etc. to attract more entrepreneurs to start coir processing units. In order to create the skilled manpower required for the coir industry the Board is implementing various training programmes such as training on manufacturing of value-added coir products, spinning, weaving and other product diversification processes. All these training programmes are also available for women under the Mahila Coir Yojana.
The objectives of the scheme are to:-
- train personnel in the cadres of Supervisors/Instructors/Artisans to meet the requirement of skilled manpower for the development of the coir industry.
- help in the transfer of technology to non-traditional areas through the development of skills of coir workers.
- provide coir yarn spinning ratts, coir processing equipment, machinery items, etc. with a subsidy of 75% under the Mahila Coir Yojana.
- provide self-employment to rural woman artisans in regions producing coir fibre and enabling them to get better returns through the improvement of productivity and quality. Providing them with a better work environment and eliminating of drudgery involved in the traditional methods of spinning and product manufacturing.
- encourage new entrepreneurs both in traditional and non-traditional areas under Entrepreneurship Development Programmes to venture into coir industry and trade and thereby accelerate the development of the industry in the existing and new areas.
- aim at inculcating quality consciousness among the workers at the grassroots level and educate them on proper methods of producing standard quality fibre, yarn and products.
- create awareness among the coconut growers, entrepreneurs etc. to set up coir-based units and to modernize the existing units for better productivity, and quality and also enhance earnings.
- contribute to generating employment in rural areas of the coconut-producing States.
Benefits
- Free training in modern coir yarn production and processing
- Training stipend during the programme
- Subsidised ratts (motorised spinning wheels) after training
- Market linkage support through Coir Board
- Focus: Women in coir-producing regions of coastal India
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs registered in NITI Aayog's Darpan Portal, and government organisations working in coir-growing areas. Individual women artisans may also apply through SHGs.
How to Apply
- Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs registered in the Darpan portal of NITI Aayog, and Government Organizations can apply through the Regional /Sub Regional Office of the Board for organizing training programs at the field level.
- Application Forms for the Scheme (Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana”?
Under the scheme the Board is conducting various programmes like Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Awareness Programme, Workshop, Seminar, Exposure Tour, etc. for attracting more entrepreneurs to start coir processing units. In order to create skilled manpower required for the coir industry, the Board is implementing various training programmes such as training on manufacturing of value added coir products, spinning, weaving and other product diversification process. All these training programmes are also available for women under the Mahila Coir Yojana.
What is the objective of this scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to train personnel, transfer of technology, self-employment to rural woman artisans, inculcating quality consciousness and Skill-Upgradation of Coir workers.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Regional/ Sub-regional offices/ training centres of the Board, Coir Board, Kochi
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply under the scheme?
Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs registered in the Darpan Portal of NITI Ayog, and Government Organizations can apply through the Regional /Sub Regional Office of the Board for organizing training programs at the field level.
What type of facilities should organizations have before applying under the scheme?
The Self-help Groups (SHGs), NGOs, and Government Organizations should have adequate infrastructural facilities such as work sheds, power connections, equipment, and raw materials.
What is the nature of assistance which is provided under scheme?
Coir workers/entrepreneurs will get an awareness of modern technologies developed by the Coir Board. The training programme will help the trainees/ artisans to upgrade their skills in producing coir yarn and other diversified coir products. Management skills can also be acquired by attending EDP programmes to the entrepreneurs to run the Coir units more effectively and efficiently.
What is the amount stipend which is given to the trainee under the scheme?
The candidates undergoing these skill development training programmes are given a monthly stipend amounting to [?]3000/- per month and in the case of training programmes of less than one-month duration, the stipend will be disbursed on a pro-rata basis.
What is the amount honorarium given to the trainer under the scheme?
The honorarium for the trainer will be limited to [?]15,000/- per month.
How much is the amount of financial assistance given to the training sponsoring agency?
An amount of [?]400/- per head per month will be provided as financial assistance to the training sponsoring agency to meet the operational cost of the training for raw material, power charges, other incidentals etc. on submission of a self-certification of Expenditure from the Sponsoring Agency which will be verified and passed by the Regional/Sub Regional Officer for effecting the payment.
What is the amount of financial assistance obtained under the PMEGP scheme for procurement of machines/equipment?
The financial assistance for procurement of machines/equipment may be obtained under the PMEGP scheme for setting up new coir units for which the maximum project cost is up to [?]25 lakhs.
How to apply for the scheme?
Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs registered in the Darpan portal of NITI Aayog, and Government Organizations can apply through the Regional /Sub Regional Office of the Board for organizing training programs at the field level.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- > **Documents/details for Training sponsoring agency:**
- Proof of NGOs registered in the Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog
- Details of the source of raw material for training
- Details of power connection
- Details of availability of machinery for training
- Details of the mode of acquiring the basic Infrastructure
- Any other document, as required
- > **Documents/details for candidate/trainee:**
- ID proof (Election ID Card/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card / PAN Card)
- Proof of address
- Bank account details
- Recent passport-size photographs (two copies)
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Any other document, as required