Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)
The scheme aims to re-establish traditional artisan skills among SC/ST communities. It provides free training, infrastructure support, and marketing opportunities to artisans in selected artisan villages.
About the Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme
The "Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)" scheme was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to preserve, promote, and develop traditional artisan crafts among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, free skill development training, infrastructure development, raw material support, and marketing facilities are provided to SC/ST artisans in identified artisan villages.
> Objectives:
- To identify and revive traditional crafts as sustainable livelihood options.
- To categorize artisans into skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled and provide training accordingly.
- To create awareness, provide orientation training, and develop artisan skills.
- To promote new technologies and designs and set up raw material depots.
- To provide marketing support through exhibitions, fairs, and permanent haats.
- To collect baseline data for planning financial assistance, marketing, and welfare.
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Benefits
Free Skill Training:
- Training is offered at three levels — awareness & orientation, basic training, and vocational training.
Infrastructure Support:
- Development of artisan villages with electricity, water, roads, and common facilities.
Marketing Assistance:
- Support for exhibitions, fairs, permanent haats, and promotion of Uttarakhand-branded craft products.
Raw Material Support:
- Establishment of raw material depots like Wool Bank, Wood Bank.
Recognition & Awards:
- Awards for outstanding artisans and participation in national/international fairs.
Exposure Visits:
- Exposure tours to other states with advanced handicrafts.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
- The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹1,05,600 in rural areas and ₹1,29,840 in urban areas.
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How to Apply for Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)
Application mode: Offline
*Application Process:*
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the Development Block Office.
*Selection Process:*
Step 1: A selection committee chaired by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) selects institutions and trainees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) scheme?
The "Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)" scheme was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to preserve, promote, and develop traditional artisan crafts among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in…
Who is eligible for Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)?
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community. The applicant&39;s annual income should not exceed ₹1,05,600 in rural areas and ₹1,29,840 in urban areas. <br <br
What benefits does Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) provide?
Free Skill Training: Training is offered at three levels — awareness & orientation, basic training, and vocational training. Infrastructure Support: Development of artisan villages with electricity, water, roads, and common facilities. Marketing Assistance: Support for exhibitions, fairs, perma…
How can I apply for Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)?
Application Process: Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed…
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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