What you get
- Cash Prize of ₹40,000/-. | - 4 gm Gold Medal. | - One Thamirapattiram. | - Certificate.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the purpose of the Team Production Award scheme?
The Team Production Award scheme aims to recognize and reward artisan groups in Tamil Nadu for their collaborative efforts in creating handicraft items.
How many groups receive the Team Production Award each year?
Each year, the Team Production Award is presented to three deserving artisan groups.
What are the prizes awarded to each winning group?
Winners of the Team Production Award receive a cash prize of [?]40,000/-, a 4 grams gold medal, Thamirapattiram, and a certificate.
Who can apply for the Team Production Award?
A group applying for the Team Production Award must consist of more than two artisans as members.
Where does an applicant apply for the Team Production Award?
Artisan groups can apply for the Team Production Award through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
What is the main condition for the craft submitted for the award?
The craft submitted for the award must be produced by the applying group of artisans.
When is the advertisement for the award usually released?
The advertisement for the Team Production Award is typically released during the first week of August.
What should be done after submitting the application form?
After submitting the application, applicants should request a receipt or acknowledgment containing essential details such as the date and time of submission.
What documents related to the members are needed for the application?
Documents related to group members, such as passport-size photographs, address proofs, Aadhaar cards, and passbook front pages, are required for the application.
Is participation in exhibitions mandatory for group members?
Participation in exhibitions is not mandatory for group members applying for the award.
Who can provide the recommendation certificate?
The recommendation certificate can be provided by Managers of Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant, respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts) of the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi, or Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World).
Can applicants from outside Tamil Nadu apply?
Applicants from outside Tamil Nadu are not eligible to apply for the Team Production Award.
How should members describe their roles in the production in the application?
In the application, each member of the artisan group should mention their name and role in the production separately.
Who should sign and nominate the nomination certificate of the applicant?
The nomination certificate of the applicant should be signed and nominated in a photograph by the specified authorities.
What is the responsibility of Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers?
Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers play a role in facilitating the application process.
Is compensation provided for any damage to prize materials?
The management is not liable for any damage to prize materials due to competition-related activities, and no compensation will be provided.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
There is typically no specified age limit for applicants, but they must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the advertisement.