Development of Choir Industries

Description
The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry. Training Objective: To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products, and to generate employment thereby. Training: Imparting training in coir rope and coir-mat making through coconut fiber. Period of training: 6 months.

Benefits
• Financial assistance: 
• To the trainee– Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee. 
• To the trainer –
• (i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).
• (ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

Eligibility Criteria
1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

Application Process
Step 1: The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
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The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.

Step 2: Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received thro…
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Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted.

Step 3: Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
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Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
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A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source.
Age certificate from the appropriate authority.

Step 5: Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.
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Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.

Required Documents
• Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
• Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme objective is to develop coir and coir based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products and to generate employment thereby.

Q: What is the income criterion under the scheme?
A: There is no family income limit.

Q: Is this scheme only for a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 3 years.

Q: Where can an applicant get the application form?
A: The application form will be advertised in the Newspapers.