Scholarship
"Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme(ATIHCDOHS)
Overview
About ATIHCDOHS
The Advanced Training in Handicrafts component sits within the larger "Development of Handicrafts" scheme run by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry. Where basic training gets a craftsperson started, this component is built for people who already practise a craft and want to reach a higher level of skill. myScheme places it in the Skills and Employment category, under training and skill up-gradation.
The scheme sponsors selected craftspersons for training in other states where their craft is practised at its finest, so they can pick up advanced techniques and sharpen their proficiency. The support is composite rather than a single payout: it covers the course fee set by the training institution, a stipend of ₹2,500 per month per trainee, ₹500 a month towards accommodation, and to-and-fro second-class train fare. The training runs for a period fixed by the institution.
It is meant for individual craftspersons tied to Puducherry. To apply you need to be between 18 and 35 years of age and either a native of the Union Territory or a continuous resident for the past three years, and you must meet whatever educational qualification the training institution asks for. Because the terms are this specific, read the eligibility conditions on the official listing closely before you apply.
Sources: "Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme – myScheme (Government of India) · Development of Handicrafts – District Industries Centre, Government of Puducherry
Who runs it
Provider
Puducherry State Government
State / UT Government
Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Skills & Employment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age. | |
| The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or a continuous resident for the past three years. | |
| The applicant should possess the education qualification as required by the Training Unit/Institution. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Course Fee: as Prescribed by the Training Institution.- Stipend: ₹2,500/- Per Month Per Trainee.- Accommodation Charges: ₹500/- Per Month Per Trainee.- Travelling Allowance: Restricted to to-and-fro 2nd Class (Berth) Train Fare.- Period of Training: As Prescribed by the Training Unit/institution.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Questions
ATIHCDOHS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.