Sarkari Yojana
“Training in Handicrafts” Component of the “Development Of Handicrafts” Scheme
About “Training in Handicrafts” Component of the “Development Of Handicrafts” Scheme
Run by Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce as part of “Development of Handicrafts,” the “Training in Handicrafts” component tries to widen employment opportunities and lift the livelihoods of the rural poor. Training follows a Gurukulam-style model, where the craft is learned directly within its natural working environment.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a native of Puducherry,…
The applicant must be a native of Puducherry, or have lived there continuously for the past three years.
The applicant must be between 18 and 35…
The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Benefits Provided
"Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Trainees are paid a monthly stipend of ₹1,500
Trainees are paid a monthly stipend of ₹1,500.
Master craftspersons receive an honorarium of ₹300 per…
Master craftspersons receive an honorarium of ₹300 per trainee, up to ₹3,000 a month, plus ₹150 per trainee monthly to cover raw-material wastage, up to ₹1,500 a month.
Training begins in December and continues for 6…
Training begins in December and continues for 6 months. Crafts Practiced Soapstone carving, pith craft, tapestry, wood carving, bronze icon-making, serpentine stone carving, terracotta work, Tanjore painting, leather goods, crochet, paper mache, hand-printed textiles, shell items, palm leaf articles, embroidery and appliqué, mat weaving, batik printing, pottery/clay toys/ceramics, miniature painting and printing, cloth and stuffed dolls, decorative wax candles, hand-knitted hammocks, cane and bamboo craft, semi-precious stone and jewellery work, glazed art pottery, dry flower arrangement, jute and paper lampshades, wire craft, and fibre craft.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Birth certificate/ residence certificate
Birth certificate/ residence certificate.
Proof of age
Proof of age.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Training in Handicrafts" 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 Project Manager (Cottage Industries) and submit 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 future correspondence.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.