DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS
District Industries Centre Organization
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Overview
The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.
Details
The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts. Objective: i To promote and develop the Handicrafts in the Union Territory of Puducherry. ii To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts /trades under the Viswakarma category. iii To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry. Training Objective: i To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts. ii To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry.
Benefits
• To the trainee –
• (i) 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.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month).
• Note:- Period of Training: 6 months
Eligibility Criteria
1. Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
2. Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
3. 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 Scheme Development of Handicrafts?
A: The objective is to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts. To develop the skill in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural people who have contributed a significant share to the exports of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Q: What is the age criteria to apply for the Scheme?
A: The age shoulb be 18 to 35 years of the beneficiaries.
Q: When to apply for the Scheme?
A: The Scheme will be advertised in the local Newspapers.
Q: Is there any specific period of training?
A: Yes, the training period is 6 months.
Q: Is there any specific qualification require to apply for the Scheme?
A: No, there is no specific qualification/any literate youth.
Eligibility Criteria
Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.
Benefits
To the trainee –
(i) 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.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month).
Note:- Period of Training: 6 months
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years. |
| 2 | Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate. |
How to Apply
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Offline The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
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…
Offline 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 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
Offline 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 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.
Offline Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective is to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts. To develop the skill in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural people who have contributed a significant share to the exports of the Union Territory of Puducherry.