Puducherry
"Outstanding Artisan of the Year" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
Main benefit
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Artisan / weaver, Business / self-employed
About
"Outstanding Artisan of the Year" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The award is conferred upon the artisan who has been a participant for 3 years in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs. The awardee is given a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.
Benefits
- Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be an Artisan.
- The applicant should have been a participant for 3 years in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
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The artisan should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
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In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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The artisan should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post. Post-Application Process
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The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
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The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
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The list of selected artisans shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.
Common questions
What is the objective of the "Outstanding Artisan of the Year" award?
The scheme aims to recognize and reward artisans who have showcased exceptional talent and craftsmanship by participating in National/International handicraft exhibitions/fairs.
What are the benefits provided to the awardee under this scheme?
The awardee receives a cash prize of ₹2,00,000/- along with a citation in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the handicraft industry.
Where can interested artisans find the application form for this scheme?
The application form is available for offline submission on the Official Website of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry.
What categories of awards are provided under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises"?
Awards are given in categories such as Outstanding Entrepreneur, Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur, Innovation in Technology (Product or Process), Outstanding Exporter, and Outstanding Artisan of the Year.
What is the geographical scope of the scheme?
This scheme operates throughout the Union territory of Puducherry.
What are the financial benefits provided under this scheme?
Recipients of the awards are granted a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- along with a citation.
Who constitutes the Committee responsible for granting these awards?
The Committee consists of the Director of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry as Chairman, along with members from various departments such as DSTE, Finance, District Industries Centre, and Directorate of Industries and Commerce.
What is the role of the Committee in the awarding process?
The Committee evaluates the merits of each case for the grant of the award and makes final decisions regarding the awards.
When was the Gazette notification for the new Industrial Policy, 2016 issued?
The Gazette notification for the new Industrial Policy, 2016 was issued on 4th October 2016 through G.O. Ms. No. 7/2016/Ind.A, Puducherry.
Is there any provision for additional members to be included in the Committee?
Yes, the Chairman of the Committee has the authority to co-opt any other officer related to the award in respect of various categories being considered during the meeting.
Are the decisions of the Committee subject to review or appeal?
No, the decisions of the Committee regarding the awards are final and conclusive.
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