Remuneration of Rs 9.41 crore transferred directly into bank accounts

Our priority is to economically empower weavers and women by providing them employment at the local level: Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav

Raipur, November 5, 2026/ Just before the auspicious festival of Diwali, a big relief news has come for the weavers and women self-help groups of Chhattisgarh involved in sewing work. As per the wishes of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and under the special instructions of Village Industries Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav, the state government has released the remuneration of their labor to weaver cooperatives and women self-help groups. Under this, a total amount of Rs 9 crore 41 lakh has been transferred directly to their bank accounts through RTGS. The timely payment has further doubled the happiness of Diwali in these families.

Local skills are getting strengthened due to timely payments - Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav

Expressing his happiness, Village Industries Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav said that timely payment of wages for the hard work of weavers and women self-help groups is our top priority. He added that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, our government is continuously working to economically empower weavers and women by linking local skills with employment. Receiving wages before Diwali will bring enthusiasm and prosperity to their families.

Minister Yadav further emphasized that, in keeping with the spirit of "Vocal for Local," sustainable employment is being provided at the grassroots level through weaving and uniform sewing. The government's primary goal is to increase women's incomes by developing their skills and expanding their self-employment opportunities.

Remuneration of Rs 9.41 crore transferred directly into bank accounts

Secretary cum Managing Director of Village Industries Department, Mr. Rajesh Singh Rana informed that this distribution of remuneration has been done directly into the accounts with complete transparency during this financial year and festive season. A payment of Rs. 7 crore 60 lakh was made to 302 weaver cooperative societies of 26 districts of the state in October 2026. An additional payment of Rs. 1 crore 50 lakh to 49 weaver cooperative societies and Rs. 31 lakh to 128 women self-help groups was made on 3 November.

Total achievements of the current financial year (2026-27)

In the financial year 2026-27, a total amount of Rs 76 crore 13 lakh 54 thousand has been sent directly to the bank accounts by the State Handloom Federation till November 3, which includes Rs 54 crore 87 lakh as weaving remuneration to 345 weaver cooperative societies, Rs 21 crore 17 lakh as sewing remuneration to 2005 women self-help groups.

Welfare assistance to weavers

On the accidental death of weavers, financial assistance grant of Rs 5 lakh 80 thousand has been provided to 29 dependent families and incentive amount of Rs 3 lakh 74 thousand has been provided to 11 awarded beneficiaries of the handloom sector.

New opportunities for resettled women in Sukma, Bastar, Korba and Jashpur

Along with traditional work, a unique initiative has been launched to empower women in remote and aspirational districts to become self-reliant. Under this initiative, 30 rehabilitated women from Sukma, Bastar, Korba, and Jashpur districts are being linked to self-employment by providing them with specialized training in sewing and embroidery.

The State Handloom Association is utilizing unused and cut-piece fabrics and creating orders to create attractive toys, bags, and water bags. Furthermore, by providing these women with free sewing machines at home, new and sustainable income opportunities are being developed, proving to be a milestone in women's empowerment.