About this skills scheme
The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.
The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.
Objective:
(i) To promote and develop the Handicrafts in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
(ii) To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts /trades under the Viswakarma category.
(iii) To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry.
Training
Objective:
(i) To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts.
(ii) To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Development of Handicrafts (DOH) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | District Industries Centre Organization |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Puducherry |
| Official portal | yanam.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️OBC
- 🏘️Rural
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts.
Financial Assistance:
- To the trainee –
(i) Stipend: Rs. 1,500 /- per month/ per trainee.
- To the trainer –
(i) Honorarium Rs. 300/-per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.3, 000/- per month).
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials Rs.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month).
Note:- Period of Training: 6 months
Who qualifies
- Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
- Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
- 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 Scheme Development of Handicrafts?
The objective is to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts. To develop the skill in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural people who have contributed a significant share to the exports of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
What is the age criteria to apply for the Scheme?
The age shoulb be 18 to 35 years of the beneficiaries.
When to apply for the Scheme?
The Scheme will be advertised in the local Newspapers.
Is there any specific period of training?
Yes, the training period is 6 months.
Is there any specific qualification require to apply for the Scheme?
No, there is no specific qualification/any literate youth.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Source cdn.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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