Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs - Uttarakhand

DETAILS The “Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize exceptional craftsmanship among registered artisans and weavers in Uttarakhand by encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in the handicrafts and handloom sectors through state and district-level awards. BENEFITS Nature of the Award: 1. State Level Award For the best artisans in the handicraft sector: First Prize: ₹15,000/- Second Prize: ₹10,000/- Third Prize: ₹7,000/- For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector: First Prize: ₹15,000/- Second Prize: ₹10,000/- Third Prize: ₹7,000/- 2. District Level Award For the best artisans in the handicraft sector: First Prize: ₹6,000/- Second Prize: ₹4,000/- For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector: First Prize: ₹6,000/- Second Prize: ₹4,000/- ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be a registered artisan or weaver, or an industry registered as Handloom Weaver/Handicraftsman under the Directorate of Industries, Uttarakhand, or the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts/Handloom), Government of India. The applicant must be an individual artisan or weaver belonging to a registered handicraft or handloom cooperative society, or a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) within the state of Uttarakhand to be eligible for the award. The artisan’s/weaver’s cooperative society or institution must not be a loan defaulter with any department or bank. An artisan/weaver who has already received an award cannot apply again for the next three consecutive years.