HANDICRAFT AWARDS SCHEME
PREAMBLE
In pursuance to Enterprises Promotion Policy-2015
notified No. 49/43/2015-4IB1 dated 14th August, 2015, the Governor of Haryana
is pleased to notify the "Handicraft Awards Scheme" for grants of
awards to the artisans/craft persons/weavers of the State for promotion of
handicraft activities. The scheme will consist of the following provisions:
Scheme 1. Objective:-
The State of Haryana has rich heritage of handicrafts
contributing to employment generation, economic growth and also foreign
exchange. The State is known for its special handicrafts like Brassware, Jari
Jutti, Wood craft, Cloth Paintings, Hand fans, Paper Mackie, Lakh Bangles &
Jwellery, Modha making, Terracotta, Stuffed Toys, Carpets, Peedha & Charpai
making, Durries, Embroidery, Bead work, Camel Backs, Metal Work, Pottery,
Dolls, Fur & Leather Items, Cane & Bamboo items, Crocia and Metal items
etc. There are more than 12,000 artisans in the State, who are registered with
Development Commissioner, Handicrafts. State Awards will be conferred to the
crafts persons and weavers in recognition of their outstanding contribution,
craftsmanship and development of art. This recognition will encourage them to
continue with the craft in a more enthusiastic and productive manner and will
ultimately encourage others to emulate them.
Scheme 2. Category of Awards:-
State Handicraft awards will be conferred on 13 Artisans
standing First in each of the following groups including one award for the
outstanding woman Artisan:-
(a)
Painting.
(b)
Terracotta.
(c)
Clay objects.
(d)
Stone & Marble.
(e)
Embroidery & Textile.
(f)
Wood & Bamboo.
(g)
Metal.
(h)
Leather.
(i)
Handloom.
(j)
Jute.
(k)
Wax & Lakh.
(l)
Miscellaneous.
These handicraft awards will be conferred on the Artisans
as per below denomination:-
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Sr. No.
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Award
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Amount (in Rs.)
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1
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State Handicraft Award
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3,00,000/-
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2
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Outstanding Woman Artisan Award
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3,00,000/-
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3
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Consolation Prizes
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51,000/-
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Twelve consolation prizes would also be given to the
Artisans merit wise. Maximum one consolation prize would be given in each of
the above groups.
Scheme 3. Eligibility Conditions:-
(i)
The Handicraft Awards will be granted to the
Artisans/Craft persons/weavers of the State (having resident proof i.e. Voter
Card/Ration Card/Adhaar Card/Domicile Certificate) engaged in manufacturing in
the above sectors/segments.
(ii)
The artisan should be registered with
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Government of India.
Scheme 4. Criteria of Selection:--
(i)
While preparing the merit, the following
criteria for assigning the marks will be adopted:
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Sr. No.
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Parameter
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Marks
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a.
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Degree of skill in the craft
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25
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b.
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Creativity in Art/Design
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25
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c.
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Traditional technique involved in the craft
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15
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d.
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Resources used in making the artifact
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15
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e.
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Theme & Fineness of work
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10
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f.
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Appearance of the product
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05
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g.
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Contribution of Craftsperson for development of the
crafts in terms of providing training to other craft persons.
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05
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Total Marks
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100
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(ii)
The artisans who will attain maximum marks in
respect of the criteria of variety and creativity in Art will be given priority
in case two artisans get equal marks.
(iii)
The awardees will also be given merit
certificate signed by the Principal Secretary to Government, Haryana,
Industries & Commerce Department.
(iv)
Artisan once selected for award shall not
again be considered during period 5 Years, which includes the year of selection.
Scheme 5. Other Provisions:
(i)
The artisans, who shall apply alongwith their
items for the State Handicraft Awards, will be reimbursed both side
transportation charges (by road or rail) for carrying the items to the
Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Haryana at Chandigarh and back to their
workshop. There would be a cap of `8,000/-, which would be extendable on the
approval of Director of Industries and Commerce in such cases where model/item
is large. The artisans shall also be provided travelling allowance of AC bus/AC
second class train fair.
(ii)
The State Awardees (not consolation prize
winners) shall get assured entry and suitable space for the participation of
Suraj Kund Crafts Mela, District Faridabad without any charges, and shall be
recommended by the Director of Industries & Commerce, Haryana, to the
Tourism Corporation Haryana, based on availability of space.
(iii)
The Awardees (not consolation prize winners)
shall be provided suitable space without any charges in the Haryana Pavilion,
Pargati Maidan, New Delhi during India International Trade Fair on the
recommendation of Director of Industries & Commerce, Haryana to Trade Fair
Authority, Haryana.
Scheme 6. Methodology:
A.
Handicraft Awards:
(1)
Applications for Handicraft Awards will be invited
through an advertisement released in two Newspapers, in addition to public
notices on the notice board of District Industries Centers, and the web-site of
the Industries & Commerce Department;
(2)
The artisans will apply on-line in the
application form as per Annexure-'A'
to the concerned Joint Director/Deputy
Director, District Industries Centers on the portal of the department alongwith
declaration (Annexure-'B'
) stating:
(a)
that the items being submitted are prepared
by the applicant himself.
(b)
that the applicant is submitting the entry at
his own risk and in case of loss or damage during transportation of the entry
due to unforeseen circumstances, the Government will not be liable to pay any
compensation.
(3)
The self attested photo copy of registration
as artisan must be enclosed.
(4)
The artisans shall send only one entry for
consideration of the Awards. If more than one item is sent, then it will not be
considered by the Committee.
(5)
The Joint Director/Deputy Director, District
Industries Centre will identify and sponsor excellent & innovative entries.
He will recommend the applications after verifying the details.
(6)
Additional Director of Industries will place
these applications before the "State Level Selection Committee" for
selection of artisans for the Handicraft Awards.
(7)
The awards will be distributed to the
selected artisans in a function organized any-where in the State.
(8)
The entries received but not selected by the
State Level Selection Committee will be returned to the concerned persons
immediately and not beyond 15 days after the selection process is over.
Scheme 7. Composition of the State Level Selection Committee:-
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(i)
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Director, Industries & Commerce, Haryana.
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Chairman
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(ii)
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Director, Government Museum and Art Gallery,
Chandigarh.
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Member
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(iii)
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Regional Director O/o. Development Commissioner,
Handicrafts.
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Member
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(iv)
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Director, North Indian Institute of Fashion Technology,
Mohali.
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Member
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(v)
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One Special Invitee-Any National/State Awardee
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Member
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(vi)
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Additional Director, Industries & Commerce
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Convener
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The non-official member of the Committee will be changed
every year and new member with good background in the field of
Handicrafts/Handlooms will be co-opted to make the selection process more
transparent. The decision of the committee for selection of awardees will be
final.
The Headquarter of the Committee will be at Chandigarh
and it may hold its meeting at any other place in Haryana or Delhi as and when
necessary.
Scheme 8. Budget Provision:-
The total funds of Rs. 46.50 lakhs will be required for
the purpose of Awards, organizing functions and for inviting applications from
eligible artisans. The funds will be placed at the disposal of Investment
Promotion Centre (IPC).
Annexure-'A'
APPLICATION FORM FOR STATE THE FOR SENDING DETAILS
OF ENTRIES FOR THE STATE HANDICRAFT AWARDS TO CRAFT PERSONS & WEAVERS FOR
THE YEAR______
Passport Size Photograph attested by Joint
Director, DIC
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1
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Name & address of the Craftsperson/Weaver with
telephone number and STD code.
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2
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Name of Father/Husband.
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3
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Age and Date of Birth.
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4
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ID card No. and date issued by JD DIC/DC Handicrafts/DC
Handlooms(attach copy)
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5
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Aadhar Number
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6
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Name of the Crafts Practiced.
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7
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Guru or teacher from whom the Craftsperson/Weaver got initiation
and training.
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8
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Experience(Number of Years)
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9
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Material used in preparing the item
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10
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Brief account of the craftsperson's/weaver's
contribution towards development and improvement of the Crafts and its
techniques.
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11
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Details of outstanding works/item executed by the
craftsperson/weaver. Have any of them been purchased by Museum, Temples, art
critics, connoisseurs of repute. Any documents to substantiate the claim?
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12
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Has the craftsperson/weaver imparted training in any
training institute? How many craftsperson of younger generation trained?
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13
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Is the applicant craftsperson/weaver an existing State
Awardee or National Merit Certificate holder? If yes, please specify and
attach copy
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14
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Give details of other award winners in the family, if
any, indicating your relationship with such awardee. State Award, indicating
year. National Award, indicating year. National Merit Certificate, indicating
year
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15
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Details of major exhibition in which the
craftsperson/weaver has participated either for demonstrating his skill or
for displaying his creations.(If yes, attach copy)
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16
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Details of craft samples submitted alongwith photograph
(without photograph entry will not be considered)
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17
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Price of the craft sample submitted.
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18
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Certificate (if any) from well known Institutions or
persons knowledgeable in Handicrafts/Handlooms regarding the
craftsperson's/weaver's ability in the craft and his contribution to the
development of the craft.
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19
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Brief note in respect of the entry/product made for
State Handicraft Award.
(This must be given on separate sheet duly signed by
the applicant)
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CERTIFICATE:
The entry/entries submitted with this application is/are
actually made/produced by the applicant craftsperson/weavers
Sh./Smt.________________________. The declaration and requisite documents are
enclosed herewith.
Signature of the Craftsperson/Weaver.
Recommendation:
The particulars furnished in the application and in the
enclosed documents have been checked and verified and I certify that in the
entry has been made by him/her and he/she is a genuine craftsperson/weaver and
recommend for consideration of State Handicraft Award.
Signature of the Joint Director/
Deputy Director, District Industries Centre
Annexure-'B'
Undertaking/Declaration (to be submitted on non-judicial
stamp paper of Rs. 50/- (Min) duly sworn before a Notary Public (duly affixed
with Notarial Stamp; and with Notary Seal & Notary Registration Number) or
First Class Magistrate):
DECLARATION
I, Shri/Smt./Miss _____________________________________
S/o, W/o, D/o Sh. ____________________ resident of _______________________________________________
solemnly hereby declare and affirm as under:--1. That the Item ________________
(name of the item) Craft ______________ (Name of the craft) submitted by me for
the State Handicraft Award for the year _________ has been prepared entirely by
me and I have been practicing the crafts _____________ (Name of the Craft)
_____________ for the last _______ years.
2. That if the above statement is found false, I shall be
liable for the action as deemed fit by the competent authority.
3. That I am submitting the above entry for State
Handicraft Award at my own risk and responsibility and further indemnify the
State Government, Office of the Director of Industries & Commerce, Haryana
against any loss, damage or theft to the entry which may occur due to any
unforeseen circumstances and on account of handling and transportation of the
entry.
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Dated:
Place:
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Signature of the Applicant
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