Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Delhi Proposes Increased Support for Handloom Education
The Delhi government plans to give more money to handloom students.
Starting in 2025-26, students at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology in Jodhpur will get bigger monthly stipends and more money for books and field trips.
The monthly stipend will increase from Rs 400 to Rs 2,000, and book/tour allowance will go from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 yearly.
The government wants to support students so they can finish their training and help keep handloom crafts alive.
The current amounts haven't changed since 2009-10.
The government will spend Rs 10 lakh on this program.
Delhi government plans to increase financial aid for handloom training students.
The Industries Department proposed the enhancements.
Monthly stipend will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 2,000.
Book/tour allowance will increase from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000.
The enhanced rates are proposed to take effect from the academic session 2025-26.
- Who
- The Delhi government
- What
- Proposed increase in financial aid for handloom training students
- When
- Starting in the academic session 2025-26
- Where
- Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Jodhpur
- Why
- To support handloom students and modernize traditional crafts.
- Proposed Monthly Stipend
- Rs 2,000 per month
- Proposed Book/Tour Allowance
- Rs 5,000 per year
- Training Location
- Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Jodhpur
- Allocation for 2025-26
- Rs 10 lakh
- Effective Date
- 2025-26