Poompuhar State Award
Poompuhar State Award is a recognition and financial assistance scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi. It honors skilled artisans and craftspeople who have made significant contributions to traditional crafts and handlooms in Tamil Nadu. Awardees receive monetary rewards, a gold medal, and other recognition along with potential pension benefits.
What You Get
- Cash award of ₹50,000
- 4-gram gold medal
- Tamirapathiram (traditional recognition certificate)
- Certificate of honor
- Monthly pension of ₹3,500 after age 60 for economically backward awardees
Who Can Apply
- Age: 30–100 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a skilled artisan or craftsperson in handlooms, handicrafts, textiles, or khadi sector
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Should have made significant contribution to traditional crafts
- Economically backward artisans are eligible for pension benefits after 60 years of age
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age Proof
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Work Experience Certificate
- 6. Craft Portfolio or Evidence
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
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 30–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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