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"Advance / High Skill Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance the skill of those who have completed the basic training and are interested in advanced training in their trade or the candidates having technical qualifications willing to undergo some special high skilled training to start their ventures or to get suitable employment.

Benefits:
> **Skill Training**

Selected candidates are sponsored to training in relevant courses offered by reputed Training Institutions situated in the neighbouring states.
> **Stipend to Trainee (per month)**

- Higher Secondary / ITI: ₹ 2,500/-.
- Any Graduate or 3 years Diploma in Engineering or equivalent: ₹ 3,000/-.

> **Travelling Allowances**

One-time to and fro expenses restricted to 2nd class train fare and accommodation charges as fixed by the institute
> **Course Fees / Honorarium and Accommodation Charges**

As prescribed by the training units/institutions will be paid.
> **Period of Training**

As prescribed by the Training Units/ Institutions.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should possess the educational qualification as prescribed by the Training Units/ Institutions.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) 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.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Applicant's Passport-sized Photo.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Age Proof.
Educational Certificates/Marksheets.
"Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the "Advanced Training in Handicrafts" scheme, candidates will be sponsored for training in other states where the craft is practised to its finest. The training program focuses on enhancing craft skills, enabling participants to acquire advanced techniques and proficiency in their craft.

Benefits:
- **Course Fee:** as Prescribed by the Training Institution.- **Stipend:** ₹2,500/- Per Month Per Trainee.- **Accommodation Charges:** ₹500/- Per Month Per Trainee.- **Travelling Allowance:** Restricted to to-and-fro 2nd Class (Berth) Train Fare.- **Period of Training:** As Prescribed by the Training Unit/institution.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or a continuous resident for the past three years.
- The applicant should possess the education qualification as required by the Training Unit/Institution.

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), 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.
Proof of Age.
Educational Certificates/Marksheets.
"Conducting of Exhibitions" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Conducting of Exhibitions" aims to enhance awareness of diverse coir products and promote their market presence. It extends financial support, including a daily allowance of ₹150 per participant and travel reimbursements, to both local and outstation participants.

Benefits:
- Participants receive a daily allowance of ₹150 during the exhibition.
- Travel expenses, in 2nd sleeper class, are provided for the journey from production units to the exhibition venue and back.
- Actual transportation charges for transferring coir products from industrial units to the exhibition site are covered.
- Free stall space is allocated to participants during the exhibition.

Eligibility:
- Participants receive a daily allowance of ₹150 during the exhibition.
- Travel expenses, in 2nd sleeper class, are provided for the journey from production units to the exhibition venue and back.
- Actual transportation charges for transferring coir products from industrial units to the exhibition site are covered.
- Free stall space is allocated to participants during the exhibition.

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:
Proof of Possession of an Industrial Unit for Coir Products.
Travel Receipts (for Reimbursement).
Invoices or Receipts (for Transportation Expenses).
Any additional documentation required by the Department.
"Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme aims to enhance the skills of craftspersons in moulding and designing their traditional crafts. The objective is to make these crafts more appealing to customers and increase marketability. The training has a significant impact on the development of modern art and techniques in craft.

Benefits:
> **For Craftsperson**

- Remuneration: ₹3,000 per month.
- Accommodation Charges: ₹1,000 per month.
- Travelling Allowances: To &amp; Fro 2nd class (berth) train fare.
- Period of Training: As prescribed by the Training Unit/ Institution.

> **For Training Unit/ Institution**

- Course Fee: As prescribed will be paid.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Craftsperson or Artisan.
- The applicant should be literate.
- The applicant should be from Puducherry.
- The applicant should be carrying out the activity in their respective crafts for at least 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 Project Manager 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:
Proof of Occupation.
Educational Certificates/Marksheets.
Residential Certificate.
Proof of Craftsperson/Artisan status for at least three years.
Proof of Permanent Registration of the Unit with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
"Entrepreneureship Development Programme (EDP)" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to to develop entrepreneurship skills by providing training for setting up of the projects. The programmes contains motivating the prospective entrepreneurs, highlight respective projects, the course of actions to taken by them for setting up and successful running their unit.

Benefits:
- The entire expenditure towards the training will be met.
- The period of training will generally be for a week.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) 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 Deputy Functional Manager (EI) 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:
Aadhaar Card.
Applicant's Passport-sized Photo.
Birth Certificate/ Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Age Proof (if applicable).
Educational Certificates/Marksheets (if applicable).
"Entrepreneurship Development Programme" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide Entrepreneurship training, to encourage prospective entrepreneurs to start the coir industry. Awareness programmes will also be arranged for the existing coir industries about the modern technology and scheme, and incentives available under the State Grant.

Benefits:
- Entrepreneurship training to prospective entrepreneurs to start the coir industry.
- Awareness programmes on modern technology and incentives under the state grant for existing coir industries.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a prospective entrepreneur willing to start a coir industry.
- The applicant should be an entrepreneur with a coir industry.

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.
Any other documents as specified by the Department of Industries and Commerce.
"Exhibition" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The "Exhibition" scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to boost the marketability of handicrafts and enhance sales through the organization of exhibitions. These exhibitions are conducted locally and in various states of the country.

Benefits:
- Travelling allowance to-and-fro 2nd class (berth) train fare.
- For participation in A1 cities&#39; exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹300 per day per crafts person.
- For participation in non-A1 cities&#39; exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹200 per day per crafts person.
- For participation in local exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹150 per day per crafts person.
- Reimbursement of actual expenditure for transporting handicrafts goods from the unit to the exhibition spot.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The scheme is open to all craftspersons with handicraft units.

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:
Residential Certificate.
Occupation Proof.
Proof of Ownership of a Handicraft Unit in Puducherry.
“Exposure Tour for the Coir Artisans” Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Exposure Tour For The Coir Artisans” by the Dept of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry is introduced for acquiring the latest techniques and innovative ideas in various coir units located in other states, the exposure tour will be conducted for the coir artisans.

Benefits:
- The expenses relating to conveyance, accommodation, fees to the visiting institution, etc will be paid.
- The participant will be provided ₹ 150/- per person per day as Daily Allowance.

Eligibility:
The applicant should be a Coir Artisan.

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:
Proof of being a Coir Artisan.
“Family Counseling" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry State Social Welfare Board
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Family

“Family Counseling" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry State Social Welfare Board" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the residents of Puducherry are provided with counselling, rehabilitative and referral services.

Benefits:
- Counselling, rehabilitative and referral services are provided in the centres for the victims of social problems.
- Psychological, Social, Educational and Economic issues of the individuals are also dealt with.

Eligibility:
The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Secretary, State Social Welfare Board,17, Deivasigamani Nagar, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Ilango Nagar, Puducherry, 605013, 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 and the documents to The Secretary, State Social Welfare Board.
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.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
"Generator Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

Through this scheme, the micro, small and medium industrial units (manufacturing and service sector) shall be eligible for the grant of 50% subsidy with a cap of ₹5,00,000/- per industrial unit on the investment made on or after 5-3-2009 on generator sets. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
50% subsidy with a cap of ₹5,00,000/- per industrial unit.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a micro/ small/ medium industrial unit.
- The unit should be from the manufacturing sector or service sector.
- The unit should have made investment on generator sets.
- The unit should have made investment on or after 5th March 2009.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The industrial unit should register the claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy 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.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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). 
*The applications will be processed by the Industries Department to obtain sanctions. These cases need not be placed before the said State Level Committee.
Application DeadlineFor New Units
Within one year from the date of commencement of obtaining the Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2/ Permanent Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
For Existing Units
Within one year of completion of Expansion/ Diversification/ Modernization.

Documents Required:
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
Caste certificate from the competent authority in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Entrepreneurs.
Loan Sanction Letter.
Purchase Invoices for Plant & Machinery/ Pollution Equipment/ Generator.
Chartered Accountant Certificate for the Investment in Fixed Assets / Pollution Control Equipment / Generator.
Month-wise Interest Paid Statement from the Finance Institution/Bank Along with No-due Certificate.
List of Employees Covered Under the Provident Fund Scheme Along with Wage/Salary Payment Particulars.
Provident Fund Remittance for the Claiming Period.
Notary Affidavit.