Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme

Description
The scheme “Grant To Handicrafts Societies” Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to encourage the creation of Handicrafts Societies to enhance coordination and skill among craftspeople. Grants are provided to registered societies, either as a Cooperative society or under the Societies Act, for organizing or participating in exhibitions, thereby fostering the marketing of handicraft products.

Benefits
• Grants to Handicrafts Societies for conducting exhibitions.
• PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of ₹10,00,000 for exhibition conduct.
• Other eligible societies receive ₹2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The Handicrafts Society should be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act.
2. - Members of the society should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
3. - The Society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, [email protected]), and submit the duly…
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Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, [email protected]), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as ac…
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Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Required Documents
• Registration Certificate as a Co-operative Society or Under the Societies Act.
• Approval Documents of Artisans by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the annual grant for conducting exhibitions provided to PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society?
A: PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of [?]10,00,000 for conducting exhibitions.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for a Handicrafts Society to avail the grants?
A: The society should be registered as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act and exclusively deal with handicraft products in Puducherry.

Q: What benefits are provided to eligible societies for participating in exhibitions outside India?
A: Other eligible societies receive [?]2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Q: Can a Handicrafts Society be registered under any other act than the Societies Act?
A: No, the society must be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: What type of artisans should be members of the Handicrafts Society to qualify for the scheme?
A: Members should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).

Q: Is there a specific duration for which eligible societies receive grants for participating in exhibitions outside India?
A: Yes, eligible societies receive [?]2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Q: Can the grant be used for purposes other than organizing exhibitions?
A: The scheme specifically supports organizing or participating in exhibitions to foster the marketing of handicraft products.

Q: How does the scheme contribute to enhancing coordination and skill among craftspeople?
A: By providing grants to registered societies, the scheme encourages the creation of Handicrafts Societies and fosters coordination and skill development among artisans.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of exhibitions a society can organize using the annual grant?
A: The scheme does not specify a limit on the number of exhibitions, but the focus is on fostering marketing through organized exhibitions.

Q: Can a society apply for the scheme without being exclusively dedicated to handicraft products?
A: No, the society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry to be eligible.

Q: Is there any specific mechanism for grievance redressal related to the "Grant To Handicrafts Societies" scheme?
A: The grievance redressal mechanism can be accessed through the provided link: https://industry.py.gov.in/grievance-redressal-mechanism.

Q: Where can the application forms for the scheme be downloaded?
A: The application forms can be downloaded from the official website: https://dic.py.gov.in/application-forms-download-area.