The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.
To the trainee– Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee. 
To the trainer –
(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).
Eligibility (who can apply)
Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
**Offline**
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Application will be called through wide publicity every year.
Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9.
Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted.
Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
- A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Development of Choir Industries / what is the eligibility?
1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.
What are the benefits of Development of Choir Industries?
Financial assistance: 
- To the trainee– Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee. 
- To the trainer –
(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,...
How to apply online for Development of Choir Industries?
**Offline**
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office dir...