Chief Minister’s Scheme For Wood Carving Artists

Description
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Wood Carving Artists” was launched to sustain the rich tradition of work on wood and is encouraged to propagate with the enhancement of aesthetic sensibilities so that it may be at par with international standards. This is for the preservation and protection of the rich heritage of wood works crafts , which is otherwise being neglected and dwindling. Objective: - To empower and develop typical wood carving artisans and introduce them to the well-organized market. - To create entrepreneurs and traders in the field of wood business. Important Features: - To provide master craftsmanship trainers training to the traditionally expert wood carving craftsmen at 6 potential districts of Arunachal Pradesh at NID, Ahmedabad, NIFT, and Kolkata with latest technology on wood carving for product development, product finishing and linking these products to the right market. - The trained Master Craftsman in turn will conduct skill development training on wood carving for the local upcoming artisans of the targeted districts, which have rich tradition of wood carving activities.

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Benefits
• Distribution of new improved tools, equipment, and good quality raw material to the eligible wood artisans.
• Skill-upgradation training with improved technology inputs.
• Organise buyers-sellers meet/ participate in Exhibitions/Expos/Trades etc.
• Support the artisans by linking their products to the market by identifying new markets, providing a better support system to the manufacturers, and introducing new products to the international market as well.
• Help on knowledge awareness on the economies of the market, demand-supply, product demand, strategic positioning etc. to the artisans.
• Advertisement of products through social media/ electronic or print media.
• 20 Master Craftsmen in one batch and around 100 to be trained by these master trainers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The preference to be given to a minimum of Class - VIII passes candidates of Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST).
3. The preference to be given to the candidate having experience certificate in trading.
4. For getting admission, the age of the applicant should be 14 to 25 years.
5. **Note 01:** For getting admission, there is no educational qualification bar. However, preference is given to educated candidates.
6. **Note 02:** Duration of training courses varies from 1 to 2 years.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Textile Office, Arunachal Pradesh.
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Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Textile Office, Arunachal Pradesh.

Step 2: Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
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Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.

Step 3: Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
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Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.

Step 4: Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant may get admission in the training courses.
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Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant may get admission in the training courses.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
• Class-VIII pass certificate
• Experience certificate in Trading
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of residence

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to empower and develop typical wood carving artisans and introduce them to the well-organized market and also create entrepreneurs and traders in the field of wood business.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department Of Textile and Handicraft, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: Is there any tool or equipment to be distributed to the eligible people?
A: Yes, new improved tools, equipment, and good-quality raw material are distributed to the eligible wood artisans.

Q: How will this scheme support the artisans?
A: The scheme will support the artisans by linking their products to the market by identifying new markets, providing a better support system to the manufacturers, and introducing new products to the international market as well.

Q: Will the state government organize any camp under the scheme?
A: Yes, the state government will organize a Diagnostic Camp-cum-Free Distribution of Aids & appliances at the district level from time to time.

Q: Will there any skill-upgradation training be conducted under the scheme?
A: Yes, Skill-upgradation training will be conducted with improved technology inputs.

Q: Is there any qualification required to apply for the training course?
A: No, but the preference will be given to the candidate with a minimum of Class - VIII pass.

Q: Will candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST) category be given any preference?
A: Yes, preference will be given to the candidate of the Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe category.

Q: Will the experienced candidate be given any preference in the training course?
A: Yes, the preference will be given to the candidate having experience certificate in trading.

Q: Is this scheme only for resident of Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q: How many craftsmen will be in one batch?
A: 20 Master Craftsmen will be in one batch.

Q: How can I enroll under the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to visit the nearest District Textile Office.