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Development of Choir Industries

DOCI

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 3 Oct 2026

Development of Choir Industries
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this social welfare scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

Training

Objective:

To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products, and to generate employment thereby.

Training: Imparting training in coir rope and coir-mat making through coconut fiber.

Period of training: 6 months.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameDevelopment of Choir Industries (DOCI)
Launched byDistrict Industries Centre Organization
Benefit typeComposite (cash plus goods or services)
CategorySocial welfare
Level / StateState ยท Puducherry
Official portalefaidnhttps (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธOBC
  • ๐Ÿ˜๏ธRural
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Financial assistance: ๏‚ง

  • To the traineeโ€“ Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee. ๏‚ง
  • To the trainer โ€“

(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).

(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

Who qualifies

  1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.

Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted.

Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.

Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.

  • A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source.
  • Age certificate from the appropriate authority.

OR

  • Required certificates in respect of income and age mentioned above can also be furnished by the craftsperson himself/ herself in the form of an affidavit declared before a First class Magistrate.

Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.

Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Frequently asked questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The scheme objective is to develop coir and coir based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products and to generate employment thereby.

What is the income criterion under the scheme?

There is no family income limit.

Is this scheme only for a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 3 years.

Where can an applicant get the application form?

The application form will be advertised in the Newspapers.

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