Under Handloom Sector implementation of schemes such as Workshed-cum-Housing,Health Package to Weavers, Bunakara Bima Yojana and Interest subsidy to the Primary Weavers Co-operative Societies are operating in KBK areas of the state with assistance from the State Government as well as the Central Government under Revised Long Term Action Plan.
During the year 2004 -05 funds to the tune of 125.00 Lakhs were sanctioned benefiting 1215 weavers through marketing incentives, revolving working capital, weaving accessories and common facility centers.
In the year 2005-06 a sum of 50 Lakhs have been provided in the Budget with a target of providing assistance to 41 numbers of PWCS constitutions
6529 beneficiaries.
In the Sericulture Sector promotion of Sericulture continues to operate in KBK districts under Revised Long Term Action Plan.
During 2004-05 Rupees 50 Lakhs were sanctioned benefiting 295 families in Mulberry Plantation and Silk Worm rearing , construction of One MECS and One MRS building , establishing One Eri farm-cum-grainery and renovation of two Tassar
Seed infrastructure projects.
In the year 2005-06 Rupees 50 Lakhs have been provided in the Budget with a target of benefiting 30 Tassar rearers and construction of three Tassar graineurs in KBK districts under RLTAP including construction of 208 rearing houses for 90 beneficiaries , preparation of Vermi composts for 26 numbers of farmers and supply of quality disinfectants to 113 farmers in Mulberry section. Construction of 208 numbers of Ere rearing houses for the Ere farmers and One Ere farm-cum-grainage have been targeted for the year 2005-06.