Sarkari Yojana
Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme
About Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme
As an important welfare measure for handicraft artisans, the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry introduced the “Insurance Scheme For Artisans” component under its “Development of Handicrafts” scheme. Artisans are insured under Jana Shree Bima Yojana LIC or another suitable policy, and the premium fixed in the policy is split equally: 50% from the Social Security Fund and 50% from the Government through DIC.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only handicraft artisans are covered
Only handicraft artisans are covered.
Applicants must live in the Union Territory of…
Applicants must live in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The eligible age band is 18 to 60…
The eligible age band is 18 to 60 years.
The conditions laid down in the insurance policy…
The conditions laid down in the insurance policy must be met.
Benefits Provided
Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Natural Death
Natural Death: the family is paid ₹20,000/-.
Death Due to Accident
Death Due to Accident: compensation of ₹50,000/- is given.
Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of…
Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of Two Eyes or Two Limbs): the artisan receives ₹50,000/-.
Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or…
Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or One Limb Due to Accident): ₹25,000/- is provided.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of residence
Certificate of residence.
Proof of age
Proof of age.
Proof of occupation
Proof of occupation.
Document showing compliance with the insurance policy's conditions
Document showing compliance with the insurance policy's conditions.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Print the application form in the prescribed format
Print the application form in the prescribed format.
Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photo…
Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photo (signed across if required), and attach copies of the necessary documents, self-attested where needed.
On a working day, during office hours, go…
On a working day, during office hours, go to the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and hand over the completed, signed form with the documents.
When the application is received, it is entered…
When the application is received, it is entered in the application receipt register and a unique number is allotted to the applicant; this number serves for all further reference and as acknowledgement of receipt.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.