Sarkari Yojana
“Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons” Component of the “Development of Handicrafts” Scheme
About “Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons” Component of the “Development of Handicrafts” Scheme
Run by Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce, the “Design Development Training for Master Crafts Persons” component of the “Development of Handicrafts” scheme sharpens craftspersons’ skills in shaping and designing their traditional crafts, making them more appealing and marketable. The training is expected to meaningfully advance modern art and technique in crafts, potentially introducing new craft forms from other regions.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a craftsperson or artisan
The applicant must be a craftsperson or artisan.
The applicant must be literate
The applicant must be literate.
The applicant must be from Puducherry
The applicant must be from Puducherry.
The applicant must have practised their craft for…
The applicant must have practised their craft for at least three years.
Benefits Provided
"Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Craftsperson
Remuneration
Remuneration: ₹3,000 every month.
Accommodation Charges
Accommodation Charges: ₹1,000 every month.
Travelling Allowances
Travelling Allowances: round-trip 2nd class (berth) train fare.
Period of Training
Period of Training: set by the Training Unit/ Institution. For Training Unit/ Institution
Course Fee
Course Fee: paid according to the prescribed rate.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documentation of occupation
Documentation of occupation.
Educational certificates or mark sheets
Educational certificates or mark sheets.
A residential certificate
A residential certificate.
Evidence of having worked as a craftsperson/artisan for…
Evidence of having worked as a craftsperson/artisan for at least three years.
Proof that the unit holds permanent registration with…
Proof that the unit holds permanent registration with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Print the prescribed format of the application form
Print the prescribed format of the application form.
Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size…
Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Visit (on a working day, during office hours)…
Visit (on a working day, during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the completed, signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Once received, the application is entered in the…
Once received, the application is entered in the receipt register, and a unique number is assigned to you for future reference and as acknowledgment of receipt.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.