Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar

Description
The “Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to honour exceptionally skilled artisans of the state for their outstanding contributions to the traditional craft sector.

Benefits
• Every year, 25 artisans from the state of Uttarakhand are honored with the "Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar."
• Each selected outstanding artisan receives a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a memento (symbolic representation), an angavastra (ceremonial stole) and a certificate of appreciation.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a skilled artisan.
3. The applicant must be at least 45 years of age.
4. The applicant must be proficient in traditional or extraordinary art forms and has made unprecedented contribution in the field of traditional crafts.
5. The artisans must have contributed to the training of young artisans.
6. The applicant must have at least 15 years of experience in a recognized traditional craft.
7. The applicant must not be employed in government/semi-government/cooperative institution/union.
8. **Note:** Preference will be given to artisans who have received national/state-level awards.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Birth Certificate or Proof of Date of Birth
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Brief description of the guru/teacher who taught the craft
• Educational or Vocational Qualification Certificates (if any)
• Details of contributions to the craft
• Certificates of purchase of craft products
• Details of training provided to young artisans
• Information on major exhibitions participated in
• Details of average monthly income
• Information on whether the artisan’s outstanding products have been purchased by museums, temples, or art critics
• Supporting documents related to purchase details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many artisans are honored under this award each year?
A: Every year, 25 artisans from the state of Uttarakhand are honored with the Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar.
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Q: What does each awardee receive under this scheme?
A: Each selected artisan receives a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a memento, an angavastra, and a citation.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the award?
A: Any accomplished artisan who is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand, at least 45 years old, proficient in a traditional craft, and has made an outstanding contribution to the field is eligible to apply.
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Q: Is there any age requirement for applicants?
A: Yes, the artisan must be at least 45 years of age at the time of application.
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Q: What kind of experience is required for eligibility?
A: The applicant must have worked in the field of traditional crafts for at least 15 years.
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Q: Are government employees eligible for this award?
A: No, employees of any government, semi-government, cooperative organization, or union are not eligible to participate in this award scheme.
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Q: Are artisans who have previously received awards given any preference?
A: Yes, preference is given to artisans who have received awards at the national or state level.
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Q: From where can application forms be obtained?
A: Application forms can be obtained from the General Manager of the respective District Industries Centre.
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Q: Can the application form be downloaded online?
A: Yes, the form can be downloaded from [https://investuttarakhand.uk.gov.in/themes/backend/acts/act_english1541412900.pdf](https://investuttarakhand.uk.gov.in/themes/backend/acts/act_english1541412900.pdf) and can also be viewed on the departmental website [https://doiuk.org/mysite/home](https://doi.uk.gov.in/).
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Q: Where should the completed application form be submitted?
A: The completed application form, along with all required documents, must be submitted to the District Industries Centre of the respective district.
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