"Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, aims to create better employment opportunities and enhance the livelihood of the rural poor. The training adopts a Gurukulam model.
What You Get
- Training in traditional handicraft skills
- Hands-on learning from experienced master craftspeople
- Employment opportunities after training completion
- Improved livelihood and income generation skills
- Preservation of traditional craft knowledge
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–35 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Priority given to rural poor and economically disadvantaged persons
- Open to individuals seeking skill development in handicrafts
- No specific age restriction mentioned, but typically open to working-age adults
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Puducherry Residency Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Educational Qualification Certificate
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
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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