Sarkari Yojana

‘Organizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etc’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry runs promotional campaigns, investor meets, and trade fairs in India and abroad to market MSME products, reimbursing participating artisans' travel and daily allowance.

About ‘Organizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etc’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’

As part of ‘Marketing and Publicity,’ Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce organises promotional campaigns, investor meets, and seminars both within India and overseas, aiming to draw industrial investment into Puducherry and expand the market reach of local products.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for 'Organizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etc' under 'Marketing And Publicity', applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be an artisan or unit…

The applicant must be an artisan or unit industrialist based in Puducherry.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

'Organizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etc' under 'Marketing And Publicity' provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Promotional campaigns, exhibitions, trade fairs, investor meets, and seminars are held in major towns and cities across India and abroad, aimed at promoting the display and sale of MSME products — spanning industrial goods, handicrafts, and cottage-industry output.
Participating artisans/unit industrialists are reimbursed travel costs up to second-class rail fare, along with a Daily Allowance of ₹400/- per person per day.
Department officials on duty at the India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, or at other fairs/exhibitions in major cities, are paid an honorarium and given a winter clothing allowance.

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An honorarium of ₹400/- per day, over and…

An honorarium of ₹400/- per day, over and above the usual DA.

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A winter clothing allowance capped at ₹3,500/- during…

A winter clothing allowance capped at ₹3,500/- during such trade fairs.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof establishing registration as an artisan/unit industrialist from…

Proof establishing registration as an artisan/unit industrialist from Puducherry.

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Any other document the District Industries Centre may…

Any other document the District Industries Centre may ask for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for 'Organizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etc' under 'Marketing And Publicity' through the offline application process outlined below.

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The applicant should print out the prescribed format…

The applicant should print out the prescribed format of the application form.

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Every mandatory field on the form must be…

Every mandatory field on the form must be filled in, a passport-sized photograph affixed and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.

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The applicant should visit the District Industries Centre…

The applicant should visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) on a working day during office hours and submit the completed, signed form with the documents to the concerned authority.

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The application, once received, will be logged in…

The application, once received, will be logged in the receipt register and given a unique number that serves as the acknowledgment and future reference.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References