Living Craft Treasure Award

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...

Key details

Benefits

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. _Advertisements are released in June every year._
  3. **Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://poompuhar.com/tnhdc/downloads/16966657771539106549.pdf) of the application form.
  4. **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).
  5. **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.
  6. **Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
  7. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
  8. **NOTE:**

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Living Craft Treasure Award / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be an artisan. 1. The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu. 1. The applicant should be working in the handicraft industry in Tamil Nadu. 1. The applicant should be 65 years of age or above. 1. The experience of the craftsman and the service he has rendered in...

What are the benefits of Living Craft Treasure Award?

- Cash Prize of ₹1,00,000/-. - Thamirapattiram. - 8-gram Gold Medal. - Certificate.

How to apply online for Living Craft Treasure Award?

**Offline** _Advertisements are released in June every year._ **Step 1:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://poompuhar.com/tnhdc/downloads/16966657771539106549.pdf) of the application form. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mand...

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2026