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Poompuhar State Award

"Poompuhar State Award" was launched by the Dept of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Tamil Nadu. The awardees are given ₹50,000, a 4-gram gold medal, tamirapathiram and a certificate. The economically backward awardees are also eligible for monthly pension of ₹3,500/- after 60 years of age.

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About This Scheme

The "Poompuhar State Award" scheme was launched by the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Government of Tamil Nadu. The best artisans who have contributed to the development of the crafts of Tamil Nadu are selected and given a cash prize of ₹50,000/, a 4-gram gold medal, tamirapathiram and a certificate. The economically backward awardees are also eligible for a monthly pension of ₹3,500/- after completion of 60 years of age.

Benefits

₹50.0K

Cash Prize of ₹50,000/-.

4-gram Gold Medal.

Thamirapathiram.

Certificate.

₹3.5K · monthly

Monthly Pension of ₹3,500/- to the economically backward awardee.

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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Passport-size Photograph.
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Address Proof.
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Aadhaar Card.
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Front Page of Passbook.
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Craftsman Service photograph.
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Certificate of Any Person (Well-wisher/Personally aware).
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Artisan's Affidavit on ₹20/- Stamp Paper, attested by a First Class Criminal Judge or Notary Public.
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Recommendation Certificate, attested by any of the Managers of Poombucar Outlets and Manufacturing Plants / the respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts / Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World) under the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi.
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Photograph of the applicant at each stage of production of the product for the award/Video.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹50.0K