Sarkari Yojana
“Grant to Silk Societies/Agency” Component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme
About “Grant to Silk Societies/Agency” Component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme
The “Grant to Silk Societies/Agency” component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme, run by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, encourages silk-weaving artisans to organize themselves into registered societies or agencies, building a cluster-based approach that is currently seen as the most effective way to grow their businesses.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant should be a Society or Agency
The applicant should be a Society or Agency.
It must be registered under either the Co-operative…
It must be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.
Its members must be artisans engaged in silk…
Its members must be artisans engaged in silk weaving.
It should deal only in silk products made…
It should deal only in silk products made by Puducherry-based artisans.
Benefits Provided
"Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A grant of ₹2,00,000 per year for 5…
A grant of ₹2,00,000 per year for 5 years, meant for administrative and marketing costs.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of registration of the Society/Agency
Proof of registration of the Society/Agency
Details of member artisans engaged in silk weaving
Details of member artisans engaged in silk weaving
Documentation confirming exclusive dealing in silk products
Documentation confirming exclusive dealing in silk products
Any other document required by the District Industries…
Any other document required by the District Industries Centre
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" 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 every mandatory field, paste a signed…
Fill in every mandatory field, paste a signed photograph where needed, and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
Visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry -…
Visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) during office hours on a working day, and submit the signed, completed form along with the documents.
On submission, the office records the application in…
On submission, the office records the application in its receipt register and issues a unique number, which acts as acknowledgment and should be referenced in future correspondence.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.