Sarkari Yojana
“Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)” Component of the “Development of Handicrafts” Scheme
About “Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)” Component of the “Development of Handicrafts” Scheme
Administered by Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce, the “Monthly Grant to Old Crafts Persons (Pension)” component of the “Development of Handicrafts” Scheme honours the lifelong contribution of traditional artisans by granting them a pension in old age. Qualifying craftspersons are paid ₹2,000 every month.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an artisan aged 60…
The applicant must be an artisan aged 60 or above.
The artisan must be a native of Puducherry,…
The artisan must be a native of Puducherry, or must have lived there continuously for at least 5 years.
The artisan must have been engaged in their…
The artisan must have been engaged in their craft within Puducherry for a minimum of 5 years.
The combined family income from all sources must…
The combined family income from all sources must not cross ₹40,000 annually.
The applicant must not already be receiving similar…
The applicant must not already be receiving similar financial assistance from any other source.
Benefits Provided
"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A monthly pension of ₹2,000, payable for the…
A monthly pension of ₹2,000, payable for the beneficiary's lifetime subject to annual renewal.
Should the craftsperson pass away, their surviving spouse…
Should the craftsperson pass away, their surviving spouse becomes entitled to ₹1,000 per month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documentary proof of age
Documentary proof of age.
A residence certificate confirming residency in Puducherry
A residence certificate confirming residency in Puducherry.
Proof of having practised the craft in Puducherry…
Proof of having practised the craft in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
An income certificate
An income certificate.
A declaration confirming no similar assistance is being…
A declaration confirming no similar assistance is being received from elsewhere.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Applicants should print out the prescribed format of…
Applicants should print out the prescribed format of the application form.
All mandatory fields must be filled in, a…
All mandatory fields must be filled in, a passport-sized photograph affixed and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.
On a working day during office hours, the…
On a working day during office hours, the applicant should visit the General Manager, District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, dic_pdy@bsnl.in), and hand over the completed, signed form with the documents.
Once received, the application is logged in the…
Once received, the application is logged in the receipt register and given a unique number, which serves as the acknowledgment and reference for all future correspondence.
Official Application & Website
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