Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme
in Puducherry
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Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme in Puducherry
Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme "Insurance Scheme For Artisans", artisans are covered under Jana Shree Bima Yojana LIC or any other suitable policy. The premium amount, as stipulated in the insurance policy, is shared, with 50% from the Social Security Fund and the remaining 50% from the Government.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a handicraft artisan.
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be aged between 18 to 60 years.
- The applicant should comply with the conditions stipulated under the insurance policy.
Benefits
Assistance in the case of Natural Death: ₹20,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Death Due to Accident: ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of Two Eyes or Two Limbs): ₹50,000/-.
Assistance in the case of Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or One Limb Due to Accident): ₹25,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residential Certificate. |
| 2 | Age Proof. |
| 3 | Occupation Proof. |
| 4 | Conditions Compliance Document (as stipulated under the insurance policy). |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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).
Offline 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: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the …
Offline Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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…
Offline 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.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to provide welfare measures for handicraft artisans by offering insurance coverage.