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Uttarakhand's rich tradition of handicrafts and handlooms is set to be further celebrated and supported. The state government, through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department, has launched an 'Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs'. This initiative is designed to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and hard work of registered artisans and weavers across the state.

What Is This Scheme?

The Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs is all about recognizing and rewarding outstanding craftsmanship. It's implemented by the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand, to foster creativity, innovation, and quality in the handicraft and handloom sectors. Both state and district-level awards are presented to exceptional artisans and weavers.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is specifically for individuals who are actively involved in handicraft or handloom work. If you are a registered artisan or weaver, or part of a registered cooperative society or NGO in Uttarakhand that focuses on these crafts, you could be eligible to apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By offering these awards, the government aims to encourage more people to take up and excel in traditional crafts. It provides a platform to showcase unique skills, promotes high-quality work, and inspires the next generation of artisans and weavers to innovate while preserving cultural heritage.

Objective

This scheme by the Uttarakhand Government aims to celebrate skilled artisans and weavers through state and district-level awards, promoting innovation and excellence in handicrafts and handlooms.

Benefits

Under this scheme, information and training on advanced and modern sugarcane farming practices are provided to farmers free of cost.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 257)

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for these awards, you need to meet the following criteria:

You must be a registered artisan or weaver. This registration can be under the Directorate of Industries, Uttarakhand, or with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts/Handloom), Government of India.
You should be an individual artisan/weaver, or part of a registered handicraft or handloom cooperative society, or a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Uttarakhand.
If you are part of a cooperative society or institution, it must not have any outstanding loans with any government department or bank.
Anyone who has received an award under this scheme cannot apply again for the following three years.

How To Apply

To apply for the Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs, follow these steps:

Obtain the application form from the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC). You might also be able to download it from the official departmental website: https://doi.uk.gov.in/.
Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
Submit the completed form along with all required documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) in your district by the specified deadline.

Note: A Demand Draft of ₹50 is required, payable to the General Manager, District Industries Centre.

What Documents You Need

Make sure you have these documents ready when you apply:

A copy of your Aadhaar Card for identity verification.
Proof of your work in handicrafts or weaving. This could include registration documents or other relevant proofs.
Photographs of your products or samples of your work.
Any existing certificates or recognitions you have received for your craft.
A Demand Draft of ₹50, made out to the General Manager, District Industries Centre.

FAQ’s

Who is eligible to apply for this award?

Individual artisans and weavers who are registered with handicraft/handloom cooperatives or registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Uttarakhand are eligible to apply.

Are there any specific registration requirements?

Yes. The applicant must be a registered Handloom Weaver or Handicraftsman under the Directorate of Industries, Uttarakhand or under the Development Commissioner (Handlooms/Handicrafts), Government of India.

Can artisans or weavers who have taken departmental or bank loans apply?

Yes, they can apply only if their cooperative/institution is not a defaulter on any departmental or bank loan.

What are the prize amounts for the State Level Awards?

For both Handicraft and Handloom sectors:

First Prize – ₹15,000
Second Prize – ₹10,000
Third Prize – ₹7,000

What are the prize amounts for the District Level Awards?

For both Handicraft and Handloom sectors:

First Prize – ₹6,000
Second Prize – ₹4,000

Can an artisan or weaver receive the award more than once?

No. Once awarded, the artisan or weaver cannot be considered again for the next three consecutive years.

Where can I get the application form?

You can get the application form from the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC). You may also be able to download it from the department's official website, which is https://doi.uk.gov.in/.

To which office should I submit my completed application?

Your fully completed application form should be submitted through the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) of your concerned district before the final date for submissions.