1. Basic Information
- Department Name : Handloom & Textiles
- Head of the Department (HOD) : Ranjit Malla Deka
- Designation :Assistant Director
- Office Address : Mushalpur, Baksa
- Contact Details(Email / Phone) : Email- adhtbaksa28@gmail.com Mob:9435041736
2. Department Overview
Basic Information: Handloom and Textile Department, Baksa (Mushalpur)
Established Date of office of the Assistant Director, Handloom & Textile, Baksa : 22nd October 2009
The Handloom and Textile Department Baksa district plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the region. The main objective is the overall development of the handloom weavers within the Bodoland Territorial Region. Efforts are being made to enhance productivity, improve product quality, and ensure the welfare of weavers. The sector promotes traditional weaving practices while adopting modern techniques to compete in wider markets. Special emphasis is given to skill development, market linkages, and financial assistance for artisans. Various government schemes support infrastructure development and capacity building. These initiatives help generate employment and increase income opportunities. Overall, the sector contributes to sustainable growth and empowerment of the weavers community in Baksa district.
Core Functions and Responsibilities: Handloom and Textile Sector, Baksa
Promote and develop the handloom and textile sector in Baksa district.
Provide financial assistance, subsidies, and support under government schemes to weavers and artisans.
Conduct skill development and training programs to improve weaving techniques and productivity.
Supply modern tools, looms, raw materials, and technological support.
Preserve and promote traditional weaving designs and cultural heritage of the region.
Facilitate market linkages, exhibitions, and sales platforms for weavers.
Ensure quality control and standardization of handloom products.
Support the welfare and socio-economic upliftment of weavers and their families
Impart technical education certificate courses in handloom and textile technology through HTC (Handloom Training Centre) and HTI (Handloom Training Institute) to develop skilled manpower for the sector. These institutions provide structured training in weaving, design development, dyeing, textile technology, and entrepreneurship, thereby enhancing employment and self-employment opportunities in Baksa district
Main Objectives: Handloom and Textile Sector, Baksa
To promote and develop the handloom and textile industry in Baksa district.
To preserve and strengthen traditional weaving practices and indigenous designs.
To improve productivity and product quality through modern techniques and technology.
To provide skill development, training, and diploma education through HTC and HTI.
To ensure welfare and socio-economic upliftment of weavers and artisans.
To create employment and self-employment opportunities in the region.
To facilitate market access, exhibitions, and better marketing support for handloom products.
To support sustainable growth of the weaving community in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
3. Roles and Responsibilities
Assistant Director H&T Baksa | The Assistant Director (Handloom & Textiles), Baksa under the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles is the senior district-level officer responsible for supervising all handloom activities in Baksa. |
Superintendent,H&T Handloom Training Institute Mushalpur
| The Superintendent (Handloom & Textiles) of a Handloom Training Institute is the Head of the Institute He/She manages the 1-Year Certificate course in Handloom Technology with 25 seats, supervises training and staff, handles administration, and ensures proper payment of stipend to eligible trainees. The Superintendent is responsible for the academic, financial, and administrative management of the institute. |
Superintendent,H&T Handloom Production Centre (HPC) Mushalpur
| The Superintendent (Handloom & Textiles) of the Handloom Production Centre (HPC), Mushalpur is responsible for managing and supervising handloom production and registered weavers under HPC. He/She oversees daily production, ensures quality control, manages weavers and raw materials, maintains stock and financial records, implements government schemes, and supervises staff to ensure smooth functioning of the HPC, Mushalpur. |
Superintendent,Handloom and Textile Salbari
| The Superintendent (Handloom & Textiles) is the Sub-divisional Head of H&T Salbari. He/She supervises all handloom activities, monitors Handloom Trainaing Centre(HTC) Within the Salbari Sub-division, ensures implementation of all government schemes, maintains records of weavers and production, addresses grievances, supervises staff, and ensure smooth functioning and development of handloom activities in the sub-division. |
4. Organizational Structure
Office of the Assistant Director Handloom &Textile (HoD) Baksa District
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TECHNICAL WING ESTABLISHMENT WING CO-OPERATIVE wing
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Inspector UDA Sr. Inspector/Auditor
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Instructor LDA Jr.Inspector/Auditor
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Demonstrator Grade IV Staff
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TECHNICAL WING ESTABLISHMENT WING CO-OPERATIVE wing
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Inspector UDA Jr. Inspector/Auditor
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Instructor LDA
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Demonstrator Grade IV Staff
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SUPERINTENDENT, HANDLOOM &TEXTILE, HPC, MUSHALPUR
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TECHNICAL WING ESTABLISHMENT WING
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Foreman LDA
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Master Weaver Grade -iv
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Demonstrator
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SUPERINTENDENT,H &T HANDLOOM TRAINING INSTITUTE, MUSHALPUR
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TECHNICAL WING ESTABLISHMENT WING
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Sr.Instructor LDA
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Demonstrator Grade –iv
5. Officer Details
Ranjit Malla Deka
Assistant Director, Handloom Textile, Baksa
Mob: 943504173
Ranjit Malla Deka
I/c Superintendent, Handloom &Textile
Handloom Training Institute ,Mushalpur
Mob:943504173
Ranjit Malla Deka
I/c Superintendent, Handloom &Textile,
Handloom Production Centre, Mushalpur
Mob: 943504173
Ranjit Malla Deka
i/c Superintendent
Handloom Textile,Salbari
Mob: 943504173
salbarihandloomtextile@gmail.com
6. Scheme & Programms
A. Handloom Training Center (HTC) Mushalpur, Barama and Salbari
Artisan Course
Course Duration: 1 year
Eligibility:
Age: 15–25 years
Minimum Education: Class VIII pass
Stipend: ₹1500 per month (minimum 80% attendance required)
Admission Notification: Advertisement published in January every year
Apply Online: Sewa-Setu Portal
B. Handloom Training Institute (HTI) – Mushalpur
· Course: 1 Year Certificate in Handloom Technology
· Eligibility: Class 10th pass + 1 year Artisan Course of HTC
· Age: 18–30 years (relaxation as per Govt. rules)
· Stipend: ₹2500 per month (minimum 80% attendance required)
· Reservation: As per Govt. policy
· Apply Online: Sewa-Setu Portal
· Weavers Extension Service Unit (WESU) – Focuses on outreach, technical support, and capacity building for local weavers the State with the objective of strengthening the handloom sector and supporting traditional weavers. The primary aim of the programme is to enable weavers to carry out weaving activities at their homes by supplying required yarn and other inputs through the WESUs. These units provide continuous technical guidance and supervision through skilled and experienced technical staff to ensure quality production. After completion of weaving work and submission of finished fabrics to the respective units, wages are paid to the weavers as per the approved departmental rates.
· Handloom Production Center (HPC) – The aim of the Handloom Production Centre (HPC) is to produce decorative and value-added quality fabrics in the common production centre. Each centre is equipped with looms along with improved appliances such as draw boy, jacquard, take-up and let-off mechanisms. The weavers work at these centres under the supervision of technical personnel and are paid wages based on their production.Facilitates the organized production of handloom fabrics and ensure quality control.
· Yarn Bank Mushalpur - A Yarn Bank is a facility established to ensure timely availability of quality yarn to weavers at reasonable rates. The main objective is to protect weavers from market price fluctuations and shortage of raw materials. Under this system, yarn is procured in bulk and supplied to individual weavers, Self Help Groups (SHGs), cooperative societies, and production centres as per requirement. By providing easy access to raw materials, the Yarn Bank plays an important role in strengthening the handloom sector and supporting the livelihood of weavers.
· Insurance Schemes for Handloom Weavers :Handloom weavers can avail the following Government social security schemes:
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Provides ₹2 lakh life insurance coverage (in case of death due to any reason)
Age group: 18–50 years
Low annual premium
Provides financial security to the weaver’s family
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
₹2 lakh coverage for accidental death or full disability
₹1 lakh for partial disability
Age group: 18–70 years
Very low annual premium
The Weaver MUDRA Scheme:This scheme is a Government of India loan scheme under the Ministry of Textiles to help handloom weavers get easy and affordable bank loans.
For individual weavers, SHGs, and handloom organisations
20% margin money subsidy (up to ₹25,000 for individuals)
Low interest rate (around 6% for first 3 years)
Loan available through banks under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
7.Services Provided
Supply of Yarn and Fly shuttle to Weavers
Technical Guidance & Training Support
Implementation of Handloom Welfare Schemes
8.Contact & Grievance
Public Grievance Officer:Birdao Singh Narzary i/c Inspector H&T ( Circle)
Helpdesk Number:9401272779
Official Email for Complaints: adhtbaksa28@gmail.com