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Poompuhar District Craft Award
Tamil NaduIndividualState/ UTNo start date
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What this is

"Poompuhar District Craft Award" was launched in 2011-2012 by the Dept of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Tamil Nadu. The award was introduced to recognize and honour the artisans district-wise. This award consists of a cash prize of ₹10,000/-, a silver medal, and a certificate.

In detail

The "Poompuhar District Craft Award" scheme was launched in the year 2011-2012 by the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The award was introduced to recognize and honor the artisans district-wise. The awards are conferred every year and consist of a cash prize of ₹10,000/-, a silver medal, and a certificate. The award is granted annually.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant should be an artisan.
  • The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu.
  • Handicraft competitions will be conducted in the following 16 types of handicrafts: Panchaloka Idols, Brass Lamps and Brass Artifacts, Thanjavur Paintings, Thanjavur Plates, Wood Sculptures, Stone Sculptures, Fire Clay, Kalamkari Pathik and Applique Work, Pulp Toys, Mat Weaving, Bamboo and Palm Leaf Products, Neti Work, Textiles, Temple Jewellery, Pictorial Embroidery Work and Other Handicrafts.
  • The experience of the artisans and the service rendered by them in their profession and other special features will also be taken into consideration during the passing.

What you get

  • Cash Prize of ₹10,000/-.
  • Silver Medal.
  • Certificate.

Who is excluded

The artisan who has already won this award cannot participate again.

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schemeNamePoompuhar District Craft AwardmyScheme · 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