The Department of Handlooms and Textiles has invited applications from handloom and powerloom  weavers for availing financial assistance under Nekar Samman Yojana. Under the scheme, handloom, powerloom weavers and  other workers engaged in weaving related works and activities, will get an annual financial aid of Rs. 5,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The eligible handloom and powerloom weavers can apply at the Department office located in Chamarajendra Technical Institute (CTI) Building, Sayyaji Rao Road, along with all required documents, before Aug. 15. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2441353, according to a press release from the Deputy Director of the Department of Handlooms and Textiles.