The scheme, launched by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry, falls under Marketing And Publicity. It arranges promotion campaigns, investors meets, seminars, exhibitions, and trade fairs both in India and abroad to attract industries to invest in Puducherry, thereby enhancing the marketability of MSME products such as industrial products, handicraft products, and cottage industry products.
Benefits
• Promotion Campaigns: Arranged in major towns/cities in India and abroad for display and sale of MSME products.
• Traveling Expenses: Reimbursement of traveling expenses limited to second-class railway fare.
• Daily Allowance (DA): ₹400/- per day per person for participating artisans/unit industrialists.
• Honorarium & Winter Clothing:
– Honorarium at ₹400/- per day (in addition to normal DA) for officials attending trade fairs/exhibitions.
– Winter clothing allowance not exceeding ₹3,500/- during such events.
Eligibility
• The applicant must be an artisan or unit industrialist from Puducherry.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Print the prescribed application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
• Step 3: Visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605 009) during office hours on a working day to submit the form and documents.
• Step 4: Upon submission, the application receipt register is updated and a unique identification number is assigned for future reference.
Documents Required
• Proof of Registration as an Artisan/Unit Industrialist from Puducherry.
• Any other document as required by the District Industries Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are there any specific guidelines for filling out the application form?
A: Yes, applicants should strictly follow the prescribed format and ensure all mandatory fields are completed accurately.
Q: Is there a specific time frame for submitting the application form?
A: Applications must be submitted during office hours on working days at the District Industries Centre.
Q: How is the market promotion of MSME products facilitated under the scheme?
A: Through the organization of promotion campaigns, exhibitions, trade fairs, investors meets, and seminars both in India and abroad.
Q: Can applicants from outside Puducherry apply?
A: No, only artisans/unit industrialists from Puducherry are eligible.
Q: Is there a provision for grievance redressal for application issues?
A: Yes, a grievance redressal mechanism is in place; applicants can contact the designated authority for assistance.
Q: How are applicants informed about their application status?
A: Applicants receive acknowledgment and updates via the assigned unique identification number and further communication from the District Industries Centre.
Q: Can the application form and documents be submitted online?
A: No, the application process for this scheme is entirely offline.
Q: Is there a specific format for the application form, and where can it be obtained?
A: Yes, the form is in a prescribed format and can be obtained from the District Industries Centre.
Q: What is the duration of the scheme, and how often are events organized?
A: The scheme operates on an ongoing basis with periodic events organized as per the promotional calendar.
Q: What expenses are covered for participating artisans/unit industrialists?
A: Covered expenses include traveling expenses (second-class railway fare), daily allowance of ₹400/- per day, honorarium, and a winter clothing allowance up to ₹3,500/-.
Q: Are there any restrictions on the payment of traveling expenses?
A: Yes, traveling expenses are strictly limited to the second-class railway fare.
Q: Where is the application form to be submitted?
A: It must be submitted at the District Industries Centre in Thattanchavady, Puducherry (605 009).