Living Craft Treasure Award
About this Scheme
The “Living Craft Treasure Award” scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. This is the highest award for handicrafts at the state level was introduced in the year 2013-2014 to craftsperson of eminence who are above the age of 65 years.
About This Scheme
The “Living Craft Treasure Award” scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This is the highest award for handicrafts at the state level was introduced in the year 2013-2014 to craftspersonβs of eminence who are above the age of 65 years. This award consists of a cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh, a thamirapattiram, an 8-gram gold medal, and a certificate. The award is granted yearly.
Benefits
Cash Prize of βΉ1,00,000/-.
Thamirapattiram.
8-gram Gold Medal.
Certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an artisan.
The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu.
The applicant should be working in the handicraft industry in Tamil Nadu.
The applicant should be 65 years of age or above.
The experience of the craftsman and the service he has rendered in his profession’s special features will be taken into consideration during selection.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Advertisements are released in June every year.
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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents (during office hours-Monday-Friday) to the Head Office only through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE:
Artisans participating in the examination should send the handicrafts.
Application and all documents attached with applications should be on A4 size paper.
All documents should be done. Page Numbered and Spiral Binding.
All the above should be sent details and recording on CD.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Scheme Benefits
- Cash Prize of βΉ1,00,000/-.
- Thamirapattiram.
- gram Gold Medal.
- Certificate.