ENA Sectors 2017-01-04 11:25:47 <p><strong>New Delhi, Jan 4 (KNN)</strong> BunkarMitra, the Government of Indias Helpline for Handloom Weavers, went live today. The helpline provides a single point of contact to handloom weavers across the country for addressing queries and providing guidance. </p> <p>The helpline was launched by the Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on December 25, 2016 on the occasion of Good Governance Day.</p> <p>Interacting with an official of the call centre housing the helpline agents, the Minister said that the helpline is a great mix of technology, youth and tradition.</p> <p>She told the officials of the Ministry to monitor issues on which maximum complaints are received, so that corrective actions can be taken accordingly.</p> <p>Irani congratulated the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and appreciated the time-bound manner in which the helpline is designed to address to respond to weavers queries and grievances.</p> <p>This helpline can be accessed by dialing the toll free number 1800-208-9988. Weavers can call from anywhere in India, from any number. The service is available from 10.00 A.M to 06.00 P.M, on all 7 days of the week, in seven languages: Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada and Assamese.</p> <p>The following services are available through this helpline:</p> <ul> <li>Assistance on technical issues.</li> <li>Guidance for:</li> <li>Raw material supply.</li> <li>Availing credit facility.</li> <li>Quality control.</li> <li>Access to marketing linkages.</li> <li>Information about various schemes and procedure to avail benefits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>(PIB Inputs)</strong></p> 16126 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/helpline-for-handloom-weavers-bunkarmitra-starts-functioning 2017-01-04 11:25:47 knnindia.co.in