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Gen Next Competition
Tamil NaduIndividualState/ UTNo start date
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What this is

The "Gen Next Competition" scheme was launched by the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. A craft competition was started from the year 2013-2014 to encourage the youth to retain the traditional handicrafts of Tamil Nadu & pass them on to the next generation.

In detail

The "Gen Next Competition" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Dept, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to ensure that the traditional handicrafts of Tamil Nadu survive and are passed on to the next generation, it is necessary to enthuse the youngsters in the field. To achieve this, a craft competition was introduced from the year 2013-2014 onwards for artisans below 30 years of age.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant should be an Artisan.
  • The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu.
  • The applicant should be below 30 years of age.
  • Handicraft competitions will be conducted in the following 16 types of handicrafts: Panchaloka Idols, Brass Lamps and Brass Artifacts, Thanjavur Paintings, Thanjavur Plates, Wood Carvings, Stone Sculptures, Fire Clay Sculptures, Applique and Kalamkari work, Paper Pulp Toys, Weaving, Bamboo and Palm Leaf Products, Neti Work, Fiber Products, Temple jewelry, Image Stitching Work, Other Handicrafts.
  • The examination will be conducted based on places of prominence in handicraft industries. The center and date of the exam will be announced later.

What you get

  • Cash Prize of ₹2,000/-.
  • Silver Medal.
  • Certificate.
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Eligibility published here702 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name300 characters
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Start date published herenot published
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Provenance

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schemeNameGen Next CompetitionmyScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryName...myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtSchemeFalsemyScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme