Special Incentive Scheme for Women of Tharu, Boksa and Other Tribes (For Training and Marketing)

Description
The “Special Incentive Scheme for Women of Tharu, Boksa and Other Tribes For Training and Marketing ” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to empower tribal women artisans through specialized training and marketing opportunities and ensures the provision of financial assistance for travel, logistics, and stall rent for participating artisans.

Benefits
• ***Training Incentives:***
• Training is provided in various crafts based on market demand, along with popular crafts traditionally practiced by Tharu, Boxa, and other tribal women.
• The duration of the training program is two months, with a maximum of 25 training days per month. Each participant undergoes 5 hours of training per day, making a total of 250 training hours for the entire program.
• ***Marketing Promotions:***
• Artisans are given priority participation in traditional fairs, exhibitions, and district-level handloom exhibitions organized at the district level.
• For marketing promotion, the Government of India and the State Government provide space for the display and sale of products created by artisans during various programs, exhibitions, and India International Trade Fairs organized from time to time within the state and across the country.
• The minimum travel fare for women participating in these exhibitions/fairs, maximum freight of ₹1,000/- per artisan for transporting their products, and stall rent are all borne by the State Government.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Women artisans belonging to the Tharu, Boksa, and other tribes engaged in the craft sector in Uttarakhand will be eligible for training and marketing support.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank account details (copy of passbook)
• Mobile number
• Caste certificate
• Proof of being a craftsman
• Application requesting training or participation in fairs
• Certificate of registration with the Industries Office (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
A: Women artisans belonging to the Tharu, Boksa, and other tribal communities working in the craft sector in Uttarakhand are eligible beneficiaries.
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Q: What kind of training is provided under this scheme?
A: Training is provided in various crafts based on market demand, along with traditional crafts practiced by Tharu, Boksa, and other tribal women.
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Q: What is the duration of the training program?
A: The training program lasts for two months, with a maximum of 25 days per month and 5 training hours per day, totaling 250 hours of training.
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Q: What support is provided for marketing and exhibitions?
A: Eligible artisans are given priority participation in traditional fairs, exhibitions, and district handloom fairs organized at the district or state level to market their handmade products.
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Q: How does the government support artisans during these exhibitions?
A: The State Government and the Government of India provide free space for display and marketing of products at exhibitions and trade fairs, such as the India International Trade Fair.
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Q: Are travel and logistics expenses covered under the scheme?
A: Yes. The scheme covers the minimum travel fare, up to ₹1,000 per artisan for transporting products, and also bears the stall rent on behalf of the artisans.
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Q: Where can artisans obtain the application form?
A: Application forms are available at the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or can be downloaded from the departmental website [https://doi.uk.org](https://doi.uk.gov.in/).
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Q: Where should the application form be submitted?
A: The completed application form, along with the required documents, should be submitted to the General Manager, District Industries Centre of the concerned district.
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Q: What is the process of selection?
A: Applications are reviewed by a committee headed by the General Manager, District Industries Centre, and the Director of Industries Department approves the final list of eligible artisans for training and marketing programs.
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