3. Development of a Mega Cluster for Silk Weavers – Varanasi is one of the six locations chosen for infrastructure development under the Mega Cluster Scheme announced in Budget 2008.
Under this, Rs. 70 crores will be provided to Varanasi to improve the infrastructural facilities for weavers through better storage facilities, weaving facilities, production facilities, health facilities, training and design facilities, etc.
4. Health Insurance for Weavers – Over one lakh weavers from Varanasi are being covered under the weavers' health insurance scheme.
There are also a large number of powerloom workers. They could be covered under the Rashtriya Swastiya Bima Yojana, to be launched on 1st April 2008. We will work with the State Government on this.
5. Payment of overdue electricity bills – The Prime Minister is aware of the problems being faced by weavers on account of overdue electricity bills.
The government is working to see how relief could be provided to weavers from the burden of past electricity bills.
Press Information Bureau Government of India
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