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"Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme

The scheme aims to revamp the silk weaving industry and generate employment. It offers comprehensive one-year training to equip individuals with the necessary skills. The objective is to develop silk and silk-based industry, to train rural youth in silk weaving and to generate employment thereby.

State Composite

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: District Industries Centre Organization

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Training and Skill Up-gradation, Machine & skill up-Gradation

Tags: Skill, Training, Silk, Industry, Employment, Youth

Details

The "Training in Silk" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to revamp the silk weaving industry and generate employment. It offers comprehensive one-year training to equip individuals with the necessary skills. The objective is to develop silk and silk-based industry, to train rural youth in silk weaving and to generate employment thereby.

Benefits

  • For Trainees
  • Monthly stipend of ₹1500. For Master Trainer
  • An honorarium of ₹500per trainee per month (up to ₹5000)
  • A compensation of ₹500per trainee per month for raw materials (up to ₹5000)

For Trainees

  • Monthly stipend of ₹1500.

For Master Trainer

  • An honorarium of ₹500 per trainee per month (up to ₹5000).
  • A compensation of ₹500 per trainee per month for raw materials (up to ₹5000).

Eligibility

  • The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 35 years.
  • The applicant should be literate.
  • The applicant should be a native of Puducherry or a continuous resident of Puducherry for three years.
  • The applicant should not have already been trained before through this scheme.

Application Process

Offline

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 Project Manager, District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Project Manager.
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.

Online

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
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Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What benefits are provided to trainees under the scheme?
Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹1500 during the comprehensive one-year training period.
What compensation does the Master Trainer receive for each trainee per month?
The Master Trainer receives an honorarium of ₹500 per trainee per month, along with ₹500 for raw materials.
Where is the Project Manager located for form submission?
The Project Manager is located at District Industries Centre, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009.
What is the compensation for the Master Trainer's raw material expenses?
The Master Trainer receives ₹500 per trainee per month for raw materials, up to a maximum of ₹5000.
Is there any age restriction for scheme applicants?
Yes, applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old to be eligible for the scheme.
Can applicants from outside Puducherry apply for the scheme?
No, applicants should either be natives of Puducherry or continuous residents for three years to be eligible.
What is the training duration for individuals under the scheme?
The training duration is one year, aiming to equip individuals with the necessary skills for silk weaving.
How are applicants notified about the receipt of their application?
Applicants receive acknowledgment through a unique identification number assigned upon receipt of the application.
What is the monthly stipend amount provided to trainees?
Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹1500 during the comprehensive one-year training period.
Can applicants submit their forms on non-working days?
No, applicants should submit their forms on working days during office hours.
What is the role of the District Industries Centre in the application process?
The District Industries Centre is the designated location for applicants to submit their filled and signed application forms along with required documents.
How is the training component contributing to employment generation?
By equipping individuals with silk weaving skills, the training component aims to generate employment opportunities within the silk industry.

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