Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers

Description
Certain communities among the Other Backward Classes are engaged in traditional occupations including pottery. Traditional pottery workers are following conventional methods for manufacturing products and face tough competition in the market. In this circumstance, this traditional industry has to be revived by imparting training to pottery workers on modern methods/techniques of production and also by providing financial assistance to mechanize and modernize the sector. In view of the above, the scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” is launched by the Backword Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Benefits
• The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
2. The applicant should belong to the State Backward Community of Kerala State.
3. The applicant should be currently engaged in a traditional pottery-making occupation.
4. The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.

Application Process
Step 1: The completely filled Application Form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted before the Regional Deputy Director at the following addresses:
Applicants From Trivandrum to Trissur:
Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Deve…
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The completely filled Application Form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted before the Regional Deputy Director at the following addresses:
Applicants From Trivandrum to Trissur:
Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department
Civil station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam- 682030, Kerala
Applicants From Palakkad to Kasargode:
Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department
Civil Station, Kozhikode- 673020, Kerala

Required Documents
• Copy of the Identity proof
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• Photo of the applicant
• Copy of the ration card
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Residence proof
• Photocopy of bank passbook
• Physical Disability Certificate, if applicable
• Any other document, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” scheme?
A: The scheme "Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers" provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
A: Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The person who is engaged in a traditional pottery-making occupation and belongs to the Other Backward Community of Kerala is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A: The financial assistance of [?]25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

Q: Is this scheme only for the Backward Communities of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should belong to the State Backward Communities of Kerala State.

Q: Is this scheme only for the residents of the Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be permanent residents of Kerala State.

Q: What is the criterion for annual family income under the scheme?
A: The annual family income of the applicant from all sources does not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Where can I get the application form?
A: The application can be downloaded from the official website of Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala. https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Assistance-to-Traditional-Pottery-Makers-Application-Form-1.pdf

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: The completely filled Application Form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted before the Regional Deputy Director.