"Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme

The "Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.

Grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum for 5 years, allocated for Administrative and Marketing expenses.

• The applicant should be a Society/Agency.
• The Society/Agency should be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.
• The members of the Society/Agency should be silk-weaving artisans.
• The Society/Agency should exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry.

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

• Proof of Society/Agency Registration.
• Membership Details of Silk Weaving Artisans.
• Document Confirming Exclusive Dealing With Silk Products.
• Any Other Document as Required by the District Industries Centre.