DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS

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

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

Eligibility

1. Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
2. Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
3. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

Application Process

Offline

Will be advertised in the local Newspapers.

Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Documents Required

1. Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
2. Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.