Sarkari Yojana
“Training in Silk” Component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme
About “Training in Silk” Component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme
Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce runs the “Training in Silk” component under “Development of Silk” to revive the silk weaving trade and create jobs, offering a full year of training that equips participants with the skills needed. The broader aim is to grow the silk and silk-based industry while training rural youth in weaving.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be between 18 and 35…
The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years old.
The applicant must be literate
The applicant must be literate.
The applicant must be a native of Puducherry,…
The applicant must be a native of Puducherry, or have lived there continuously for three years.
The applicant must not have previously completed training…
The applicant must not have previously completed training under this scheme.
Benefits Provided
"Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Trainees
A monthly stipend of ₹1,500
A monthly stipend of ₹1,500. For Master Trainer
An honorarium of ₹500 per trainee each month,…
An honorarium of ₹500 per trainee each month, up to ₹5,000.
₹500 per trainee each month as compensation for…
₹500 per trainee each month as compensation for raw materials, up to ₹5,000.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate recording the applicant's date of birth…
A certificate recording the applicant's date of birth (Birth Certificate).
A certificate confirming place of residence
A certificate confirming place of residence.
Additional documents, if any, that the District Industries…
Additional documents, if any, that the District Industries Centre asks for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Applicants should print out the prescribed format of…
Applicants should print out the prescribed format of the application form.
All mandatory fields must be completed, a passport-sized…
All mandatory fields must be completed, a passport-sized photograph affixed and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.
On a working day during office hours, the…
On a working day during office hours, the applicant should visit the Project Manager, District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and hand over the completed, signed form to the Project Manager along with the documents.
Once received, the application is entered into the…
Once received, the application is entered into the receipt register and assigned a unique number, which serves as the acknowledgment and reference for future correspondence.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for "Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal…
Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
At the top right corner of the home…
At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login", then click "Register a New Membership".
On the Registration Page, fill in all mandatory…
On the Registration Page, fill in all mandatory fields — Username, Password, Confirm Password, Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number. Agree to the declaration, fill in the captcha, and click "Signup".
Return to the Official Website of the e-District…
Return to the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
At the top right corner of the home…
At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login", provide your Username and Password, fill in the captcha, and click "Sign In".
A department-wise list of Government of Puducherry schemes…
A department-wise list of Government of Puducherry schemes will appear on the next screen.
Click on the scheme you wish to apply…
Click on the scheme you wish to apply for, which will open its online application form.
Fill in all mandatory fields (marked with a…
Fill in all mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the…
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge", submit the application, and note the application number for tracking your application. The number will also be sent to your registered mobile number/ registered email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Official Application & Website
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