The “Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts” scheme is launched for the purpose for improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensu...
Department: · Level: state · State: Kerala
1. The training costs, stipend (if found necessary), and tool kit grant together shall be limited to â‚ą25000/-. 2. The training and stipend portion is limited to â‚ą5000/-. 3. The maximum period of training will be three months. **Note 01:** The focus will be on machinery and equipment. **Note 02:** The tools developed by reputed institutions will be encouraged amongst the craftsmen. **Note 03:** The choice of tools and machinery will be based on the occupation. **Note 04**: The beneficiaries can freely select whichever agency to procure equipment. **Note 05:** The grant is for modernization of traditional occupation i.e. for procurement of modern tools and machinery. **Note 06:** The grant should not be used as working capital.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State. 2. The applicant should belong to the State Backward Communities of Kerala State. 3. The applicant should be engaged in traditional craftwork/skilled work. 4. The upper age limit of the applicant should be 60 years. 5. The annual family income of the applicant should be â‚ą1,00,000/-. **Note 01:** Those having more than two girl children shall get preference. **Note 02:** The differently abled person shall get preference. **Note 03:** Those having more than 10 years of experience shall get preference.
**Offline** **Step 01:** The application will be invited through public notification in all the leading news dailies. If it is necessary an advertisement will be published. **Step 02:** The applicants should apply in the [prescribed form](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-01.pdf) with all relevant documents and submit it to the Regional Deputy Director. **Step 03:** On receipt of the applications, the scrutiny will be carried out at the Regional level. **Step 04:** A draft list will be prepared on the basis of certificates and preliminary field inquiries. This will be subjected to further scrutiny by the Director, BCDD and a final list will be drawn up. **Step 05:** Those selected will undergo training in their respective field of work if it is necessary. **Note 01:** The training will be arranged in various localities of the state according to the number of applicants. **Note 02:** Those who successfully complete the training or those who already have the competency to adopt the new technology for each work will be selected for a tool kit grant. The choice of tools will be vested with the applicant. **Note 03:** The cash bill for the tools purchased has to be...