Developments Of Handicrafts

To promote and develop the Handicrafts in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts /trades under the Vishwakarma category.
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.

1.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.

Eligibility:

• 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.

Age: 18 to 35 years
Education: No specific qualification/any literate youth.
Period of Training: 6 months.
Pattern of Assistance:

To the trainee – 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).

 

Beneficiary:

Unemployed Men and Women

Benefits:

To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts