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Grant to Silk Societies/Agency Component of the Development of Silk Scheme

The scheme Grant to Silk Societies/Agency aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.

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About This Scheme

The Grant to Silk Societies/Agency Component of the Development of Silk Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.

Benefits

₹2.0 L · annual

Grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum for 5 years, allocated for Administrative and Marketing expenses.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a Society/Agency.

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    The Society/Agency should be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.

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    The members of the Society/Agency should be silk-weaving artisans.

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    The Society/Agency should exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry.

Required Documents

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    Proof of Society/Agency Registration.
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    Membership Details of Silk Weaving Artisans.
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    Document Confirming Exclusive Dealing With Silk Products.
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    Any Other Document as Required by the District Industries Centre.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.