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"Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme

“Grant To Handicrafts Societies” by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry aims to encourage the creation of Handicrafts Societies to enhance coordination and skill among craftspeople. Grants are provided to registered societies for organizing or participating in exhibitions.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Grants to Handicrafts Societies for conducting exhibitions. | - PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of ₹10,00,000 for exhibition conduct. | - Other eligible societies receive ₹2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Who can apply

The Handicrafts Society should be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act.; Members of the society should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).; The Society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the annual grant for conducting exhibitions provided to PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society?

PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of [?]10,00,000 for conducting exhibitions.

What is the eligibility criteria for a Handicrafts Society to avail the grants?

The society should be registered as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act and exclusively deal with handicraft products in Puducherry.

What benefits are provided to eligible societies for participating in exhibitions outside India?

Other eligible societies receive [?]2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Can a Handicrafts Society be registered under any other act than the Societies Act?

No, the society must be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act to be eligible for the scheme.

What type of artisans should be members of the Handicrafts Society to qualify for the scheme?

Members should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).

Is there a specific duration for which eligible societies receive grants for participating in exhibitions outside India?

Yes, eligible societies receive [?]2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Can the grant be used for purposes other than organizing exhibitions?

The scheme specifically supports organizing or participating in exhibitions to foster the marketing of handicraft products.

How does the scheme contribute to enhancing coordination and skill among craftspeople?

By providing grants to registered societies, the scheme encourages the creation of Handicrafts Societies and fosters coordination and skill development among artisans.

Is there a limit on the number of exhibitions a society can organize using the annual grant?

The scheme does not specify a limit on the number of exhibitions, but the focus is on fostering marketing through organized exhibitions.

Can a society apply for the scheme without being exclusively dedicated to handicraft products?

No, the society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry to be eligible.

Is there any specific mechanism for grievance redressal related to the "Grant To Handicrafts Societies" scheme?

The grievance redressal mechanism can be accessed through the provided link: https://industry.py.gov.in/grievance-redressal-mechanism.

Where can the application forms for the scheme be downloaded?

The application forms can be downloaded from the official website: https://dic.py.gov.in/application-forms-download-area.