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Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs - Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to recognize exceptional craftsmanship among registered artisans and weavers in Uttarakhand by encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in the handicrafts and handloom sectors through state and district-level awards.

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About This Scheme

The “Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize exceptional craftsmanship among registered artisans and weavers in Uttarakhand by encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in the handicrafts and handloom sectors through state and district-level awards.

Benefits

₹15.0K

Nature of the Award:

1. State Level Award

For the best artisans in the handicraft sector:

First Prize: ₹15,000/-
Second Prize: ₹10,000/-
Third Prize: ₹7,000/-

For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector:

First Prize: ₹15,000/-
Second Prize: ₹10,000/-
Third Prize: ₹7,000/-

2. District Level Award

For the best artisans in the handicraft sector:

First Prize: ₹6,000/-
Second Prize: ₹4,000/-

For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector:

First Prize: ₹6,000/-
Second Prize: ₹4,000/-

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Copy of Aadhaar Card
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Handicraft/Weaving-related documents (proof of work, registration, etc.)
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Photographs of the products or work samples
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Relevant certificates or recognitions, if any
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Demand Draft of ₹50/- payable in favour of the General Manager, District Industries Centre

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Application forms can be obtained from the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) or downloaded from the departmental website at https://doi.uk.org.
The duly filled application form, along with a copy of the Aadhaar card, relevant handicraft/weaving-related documents, photographs, and certificates, must be submitted through the General Manager, District Industries Centre of the concerned district by the due date.
The three copy of application form must be submitted, along with a demand draft of ₹50/- payable in favour of the General Manager, District Industries Centre.

Selection Process:

For the District Level Awards, selections are made by a District Level Selection Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate/Chief Development Officer.
For the State Level Awards, selections are made by a State Level Selection Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Director of Industries, Uttarakhand.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹15.0K