Sarkari Yojana

Development of Choir Industries

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Development of Choir Industries scheme gives rural residents six months of training in coir rope and mat making, with a stipend of Rs. 1,500/- per month per trainee, to build the coir industry and create jobs.

About Development of Choir Industries

The Government of Puducherry started the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to grow Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry. > Training

Objective: To expand coir and coir-based industry by teaching the rural poor how to make coir products, and so create jobs.

Training: Instruction is given in making coir rope and coir mats from coconut fibre. > Period of training: 6 months.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Development of Choir Industries, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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1. The applicant must be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) must have lived there continuously for the last three years. Candidates who have already been trained cannot apply.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Development of Choir Industries provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial assistance:
For each trainee – a Stipend of Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee.
For the trainer –

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An Honorarium of Rs

An Honorarium of Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (up to Rs.3,000/- per month.).

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Compensation of Rs.200/-per month per trainee for wasted…

Compensation of Rs.200/-per month per trainee for wasted raw materials (up to Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof of residence showing the applicant is a…

Proof of residence showing the applicant is a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) has lived there continuously for the last three years.

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Supporting evidence in the form of a Birth…

Supporting evidence in the form of a Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Development of Choir Industries through the offline application process outlined below.

Applications from eligible candidates are invited by the District Industries Centre through advertisements in local daily newspapers.

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Applications are called for every year with wide…

Applications are called for every year with wide publicity. Candidates must apply in the prescribed form directly to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9; applications routed through any organisation or association will be rejected.

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Ask the relevant official for a printed copy…

Ask the relevant official for a printed copy of the proforma.

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The application must be backed by these documents

The application must be backed by these documents.
A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner confirming the applicant's financial status, including that the applicant gets no financial help from any other source.
A certificate of age from the appropriate authority. OR
The income and age certificates mentioned above may instead be provided by the craftsperson as an affidavit sworn before a First class Magistrate.

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Hand in the completed, signed form with the…

Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry. Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products, and to generate employment thereby.

Official Sources & References