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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.

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About This 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 products, and to generate employment thereby. 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

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

Required Documents

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Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
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Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

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.

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.

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Level: State Government