"Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
This scheme, run by the Department of Industries and Commerce in Puducherry, provides financial grants to registered handicraft societies. It aims to strengthen coordination and skill development among traditional craftspeople and artisans. The grants support societies in organizing or participating in exhibitions to promote and sell their handicraft products.
What You Get
- Financial grants to registered handicraft societies
- Support for organizing handicraft exhibitions
- Support for participating in exhibitions
- Platform to showcase and sell handicraft products
- Opportunity to enhance coordination among craftspeople
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a registered handicraft society
- Society should have members who are active craftspeople or artisans
- Residency in Puducherry Union Territory preferred
- Society should be engaged in traditional handicraft production
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Society Registration Certificate
- 2. Memorandum of Association
- 3. List of Members
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Aadhar Card of Authorized Representative
- 6. Address Proof of Society
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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