Question: Can I get benefits under DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS? What are the requirements?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS:

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.Application ProcessOfflineThe 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. ï»¿ï»¿Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam. Documents RequiredResidence Proof -Should be a
native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.Proof: Birth Certificate / Education
Certificate/Residence Certificate.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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
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HANDICRAFTSHandicraftPuducherrySkillsTradesTrainingDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments
RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe 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. ï»¿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
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