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"Grant of Margin Money for Availing Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme "Grant of Margin Money for Availing Capital Loan" aims to incentivize entrepreneurs to establish new coir industries & revitalise existing ones. The units must be set up in Puducherry. The scheme provides margin money upon receipt of a financial institution's sanction order for a project.

Benefits:
- 25% margin money, capped at ₹25,00,000, upon receipt of a financial institution&#39;s sanction order for a project worth ₹1,00,00,000.
- The loan amount will be released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs.
- The commercial production should commence within six months of the Margin Money Grant release.

Eligibility:
The coir unit must be established in Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Loan sanction letter from the financial institution.
Undertaking letter from the promoter, assuring successful operation for five years post-establishment.
Proof of unit establishment in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
"Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to encourage the entrepreneur to set up Silk Weaving Units in Puducherry. This margin money grants will reduce the initial financial burden on the entrepreneurs while availing term loan/working capital loan from the financial institutions for setting up of silk weaving units.

Benefits:
- 25% as margin money (restricted to ₹50,000/-) on the loan amount, upon receipt of sanction order from the financial institution.
- The amount is released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should belong to Puducherry by virtue of birth or by residence continuously for 5 years
- The applicant should ascertain availability of loan.
- The silk unit should be set up in Puducherry.
- The unit should start its commercial production within six months from the date of release of the Margin Money Grant.
- The income of the applicant and his/her family members should not be more than ₹1,00,000/- and above from all sources.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Birth Certificate/Residential Certificate.
Loan sanction letter from the financial institution.
Income Certificate.
An undertaking letter (on a stamped paper of ₹10/-) assuring that the applicant will run the unit successfully for 5 years after establishment of the unit.
Any Other Document as Required by the District Industries Centre.
"Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies, Business Entity

The "Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency" scheme aims to foster the development of coir industries. The scheme encourages unemployed rural youth and artisan individuals to participate in the manufacturing and sales of coir products. Grant of ₹2,00,000 per year is provided for five years.

Benefits:
Grant of ₹2,00,000 per year for five years to cover administrative and developmental expenses.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a cluster/society/agency.
- The applicant should be engaged in coir product activities.
- The members of the organization should be coir artisans.
- The applicant should be registered under the Co-operative Act or any other Societies Act.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager (Cottage Industries) of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Registration proof under the Co-operative Act or relevant Societies Act.
Details confirming engagement in coir product activities.
Membership details of coir artisans.
"Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

“Grant To Handicrafts Societies” by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry aims to encourage the creation of Handicrafts Societies to enhance coordination and skill among craftspeople. Grants are provided to registered societies for organizing or participating in exhibitions.

Benefits:
- Grants to Handicrafts Societies for conducting exhibitions.
- PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of ₹10,00,000 for exhibition conduct.
- Other eligible societies receive ₹2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Eligibility:
- The Handicrafts Society should be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act.
- Members of the society should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
- The Society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, dic_pdy@bsnl.in), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Registration Certificate as a Co-operative Society or Under the Societies Act.
Approval Documents of Artisans by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
"Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies, Business Entity

The scheme "Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.

Benefits:
Grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum for 5 years, allocated for Administrative and Marketing expenses.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Society/Agency.
- The Society/Agency should be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.
- The members of the Society/Agency should be silk-weaving artisans.
- The Society/Agency should exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Proof of Society/Agency Registration.
Membership Details of Silk Weaving Artisans.
Document Confirming Exclusive Dealing With Silk Products.
Any Other Document as Required by the District Industries Centre.
"Grant to Subsidy for Raw Materials Procurement" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The "Grant to Subsidy for Raw Materials Procurement" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to promote Coir Industries by providing a 15% subsidy on annual raw materials procurement, capped at ₹5,00,000 per annum per unit.

Benefits:
- 15% subsidy on annual raw materials procurement.
- Maximum subsidy capped at ₹5,00,000 per annum per unit.

Eligibility:
The applicant should possess a Coir Industry Unit in Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Proof Of Unit Establishment In Puducherry.
Annual Procurement Records.
Any Other Documents As Specified By The Department Of Industries And Commerce.
"Green and Eco-Friendly Measures" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The award for "Green and Eco-Friendly Measures" is conferred upon the industries that are green and eco-friendly as per the standards of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DSTE), Puducherry. The awardee is given a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The industry should be green and eco-friendly as per the DSTE standards.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The industrial unit should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected enterprises shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Certification from the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DSTE), Puducherry for Zero/Minimum Effluent Discharge.
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
Any other document, as required by the Award Committee.
“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the scheme “Home for the Aged", the senior citizens are provided with stay at subsidiary rates, food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), routine health check up by doctors thrice in a week, providing news papers and television for entertainment.

Benefits:
- Stay at Subsidiary Rate of ₹1200/- for the Inmates.
- Food (Both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian).
- Routine Health Check Up by Doctors Thrice in a Week.
- Newspapers and Television for Entertainment.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Pondicherry Society for the care of the Aged (PONCARE), Puducherry, 4th Cross - Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry - 605 013, +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to The Secretary, PONCARE.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Birth Certificate / Age Proof.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Recent Passport-Size Photograph.Bank Passbook.
"In-Plant Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"In-Plant Training" was introduced to create employment opportunities and motivate entrepreneurship among the educated unemployed youth. The trainees acquire the skill by observing, assisting and learning the job on their own in the plant itself, making them acquire better skills in the trade.

Benefits:
> **Stipend**

- Higher Secondary / ITI and below: ₹ 1,500/-.
- Any Graduate or 3 years Diploma in Engg. Or equivalent: ₹ 2,500/-.
- Degree in Engineering or Post Graduate in Arts &amp; Science or equivalent: ₹ 3,000/-.

* Trainees having postgraduate qualification in a trade which requires under graduation as minimum qualification will be paid ₹ 3,000/- per month.
* During the period of training, the trainees may waste some of the raw materials for which an amount of ₹ 300/- per trainee per month is paid to the industrial units which impart training as compensation for wastage.
* Stipend payable will be based on the minimum educational qualification fixed for the trade concerned i.e. stipend will be the same for any notified trade irrespective of the trainee possessing higher qualification. 
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**Indicative List of Trades under In-Plant Training:** Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, Composing &amp; Printing, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration, Lab Technician.
**Commencement of Training:** In July.
**Period of Training:** One year.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should be unemployed.
- The applicant should have passed Class 10th (SSLC).
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) a continuous resident of the area for the past three years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, dic_pdy@bsnl.in), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.
Time of Submission of Application: Month of January (Advertisement will be floated in local dailies during December).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Applicant's Passport-sized Photo.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Age Proof.
Educational Certificates/Marksheets.
"Innovation in Technology [Product (or) Process]" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The award "Innovation in Technology [Product (or) Process]" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is conferred upon the industrial units who have patented their technology innovation.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The unit shall have obtained a patent/applied for a patent for the innovation.
- The unit shall be functioning profitably for 3 years before the date of application.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The industrial unit should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected enterprises shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Copy of the Patent/ Application for Patent.
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.