Development of Handicrafts Scheme
Development of Handicrafts Scheme is a Government of Puducherry initiative implemented through the Department of Industries and Commerce / District Industries Centre (DIC). The scheme is aimed at promoting the handicrafts sector by providing skill development training to artisans and unemployed youth.
The main purpose is to preserve traditional crafts, enhance artisan skills, and generate self-employment opportunities. For you as an MSME or aspiring entrepreneur, this scheme helps you gain practical handicraft skills, enabling you to start your own unit or join existing artisan-based industries.
Key Features
- Skill development focus: The scheme provides structured training in handicraft techniques, helping you develop practical skills required for production.
- Promotion of traditional crafts: It supports preservation and revival of traditional handicrafts unique to the region.
- Employment generation: By equipping individuals with skills, the scheme enables both employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Hands-on training approach: Training is practical in nature, allowing you to learn by doing rather than theoretical methods.
- Support for MSME creation: After training, you can establish your own micro-enterprise in handicrafts.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must be an artisan or unemployed youth
- Should be interested in handicrafts training
- Must meet any programme-specific conditions
- Should be willing to undergo training
Non-eligibility conditions:
- Applicants not meeting training criteria may not be selected
- Incomplete applications may be rejected
- Trade licence (if applicable)
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof (Puducherry)
- Educational Qualification (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Any artisan/skill certificate (if available)
Application Process
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Option 2: Apply Online / Offline (Government Process)
- Visit official DIC training portal or office
- Check available handicraft training programmes
- Fill application form
- Submit required documents
- Attend selection or counselling (if required)
- Enrol in training programme
- Complete training
- Receive certificate