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Clear filtersPoompuhar 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.
View DetailsUtility Based Handicrafts Award
The Utility Based Handicrafts Award is a recognition scheme launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department of the Tamil Nadu Government. It aims to encourage and honor artisans who produce practical, utility-focused handicraft items. The scheme recognizes excellence by awarding prizes to selected artisans for their quality work and contribution to the handicrafts sector.
View Details"Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
The Advanced Training in Handicrafts scheme is a component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme run by the Government of Puducherry. It sponsors skilled artisans and craft workers to travel to other states where their specific craft is practised at the highest level. Participants receive advanced training to master refined techniques and improve their craft skills, helping them produce better quality work and enhance their livelihoods.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT
URBAN HAAT is a government scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to help handicraft artisans and handloom weavers sell their products directly to customers. The scheme sets up permanent market spaces in towns and cities where artisans can display and sell their goods. This gives craftspeople a wider customer base and better business opportunities without going through middlemen.
View DetailsLiving Craft Treasure Award
The Living Craft Treasure Award is the highest state-level recognition for handicraft artisans in Tamil Nadu. Launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department in 2013-2014, this award honors master craftspeople who have achieved excellence and eminence in their craft. It recognizes and celebrates skilled artisans who have dedicated their lives to preserving traditional handicraft heritage.
View DetailsGen Next Competition
Gen Next Competition is a craft competition scheme launched by the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi in Tamil Nadu. It was started in 2013-2014 to encourage young people to learn and practice traditional handicrafts of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to keep these ancient crafts alive by passing them to the next generation and creating pride in our heritage.
View DetailsTeam Production Award
The Team Production Award is a recognition and incentive scheme launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Department of the Tamil Nadu Government. It encourages artisans to work together in groups to produce quality handicraft items. The scheme recognizes outstanding team efforts in handicraft production with annual awards and cash prizes to selected groups.
View DetailsPoompuhar District Craft Award
The Poompuhar District Craft Award is a recognition programme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi in 2011-2012. It honours skilled artisans and craftspeople across districts in Tamil Nadu for their contributions to traditional crafts. The award celebrates excellence in handloom and handicraft work at the district level.
View DetailsSales Rebate under 'Marketing And Publicity'
This scheme, run by the Puducherry administration, provides a 15% sales rebate to recognized Sales Emporia and Showrooms. The rebate is given on the sale of handicrafts and products made by micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) in Puducherry. The goal is to boost sales and support local MSME businesses and artisans.
View Details"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
This scheme provides monthly pension support to elderly craftspersons and artisans in Puducherry who have contributed to traditional handicrafts throughout their lives. Administered by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, it recognizes the cultural and economic value of skilled artisans. The scheme aims to provide financial security and dignity to senior craftspersons in their old age.
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