Sarkari Yojana
Living Craft Treasure Award
About Living Craft Treasure Award
Instituted in 2013-2014 by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, the “Living Craft Treasure Award” is the state’s top honour for handicrafts and is given to eminent craftspersons over 65 years of age. Presented every year, it comprises a cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh, a thamirapattiram, an 8-gram gold medal, and a certificate.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Living Craft Treasure Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only artisans can be considered
Only artisans can be considered.
Tamil Nadu must be the applicant's native state
Tamil Nadu must be the applicant's native state.
The artisan has to be working in Tamil…
The artisan has to be working in Tamil Nadu's handicraft industry.
A minimum age of 65 years is required
A minimum age of 65 years is required.
Selection takes into account the craftsman's experience and…
Selection takes into account the craftsman's experience and the service rendered to the special features of the craft.
Benefits Provided
Living Craft Treasure Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A ₹1,00,000/- prize in cash
A ₹1,00,000/- prize in cash.
A Thamirapattiram (copper plate)
A Thamirapattiram (copper plate).
A Gold Medal weighing 8 grams
A Gold Medal weighing 8 grams.
A Certificate of honour
A Certificate of honour.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size.
Proof of age
Proof of age.
Certificate of education
Certificate of education.
Certificate of skill qualification
Certificate of skill qualification.
Proof of address
Proof of address.
The artisan's Aadhaar Card
The artisan's Aadhaar Card.
Passbook front page
Passbook front page.
Photograph showing the craftsman's service
Photograph showing the craftsman's service.
Certificate from any person (Well-wisher/Personally aware)
Certificate from any person (Well-wisher/Personally aware).
Affidavit by the artisan on ₹20/- Stamp Paper,…
Affidavit by the artisan on ₹20/- Stamp Paper, attested by a First Class Criminal Judge or Notary Public.
Recommendation Certificate attested by a Manager of Poombucar…
Recommendation Certificate attested by a Manager of Poombucar Outlets and Manufacturing Plants / the respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts / Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World) under the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Living Craft Treasure Award through the offline application process outlined below.
The advertisement is published each year in June.
Print the application form in the prescribed format
Print the application form in the prescribed format.
Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph…
Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Send the signed form and documents to the…
Send the signed form and documents to the Head Office, only through the Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers, during office hours (Monday-Friday).
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the receiving…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the receiving authority, making sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE:
Artisans taking part in the examination must send in their handicrafts.
Use A4 size paper for the application and every document attached.
All documents must be page numbered and spiral bound.
All of the above must also be sent with details recorded on a CD.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.