Development of Choir Industries

To promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

1. Training
Objective:
To develop coir and coir based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products and to generate employment thereby.

Training: Imparting training in coir rope and coir -mat making through coconut fiber.

Eligibility: Residence – Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

Age: 18 to 35 years.

Education: Literate person / No any specific qualification.

Period of training: 6 months.

Financial 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.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month).

Beneficiary:

Rural Poor people

Benefits:

Facilitating employment opportunities to the rural poor people.