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State Government Scheme

Development of Choir Industries

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

Other Backward Class (OBC) Rural area
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Development of Choir Industries Scheme

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

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Objective:

To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products, and to generate employment thereby.

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Training: Imparting training in coir rope and coir-mat making through coconut fiber.

> Period of training: 6 months.

Benefits

Financial assistance: 

  • To the trainee– Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee. 
  • To the trainer –

(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).

(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply for Development of Choir Industries

Application mode: Offline

The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.

Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted.

Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.

Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.

  • A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source.
  • Age certificate from the appropriate authority.

OR

  • Required certificates in respect of income and age mentioned above can also be furnished by the craftsperson himself/ herself in the form of an affidavit declared before a First class Magistrate.

Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry.

> Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Development of Choir Industries scheme?

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry. Training Objective: To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir product…

Who is eligible for Development of Choir Industries?

Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

What benefits does Development of Choir Industries provide?

Financial assistance:  To the trainee– Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee.  To the trainer – (i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.). (ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

How can I apply for Development of Choir Industries?

The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants. Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to th…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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