A grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum is allocated for covering administrative and marketing expenses.

The grant is provided for a period of 5 years under the scheme.

No, the scheme is designed for registered Societies/Agencies consisting of silk-weaving artisans.

Yes, the Society/Agency should be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.

No, the Societies/Agencies should exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry.

Application forms can be downloaded from the official website of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.

The department administers the scheme and provides support for the development of silk clusters through registered Societies/Agencies.

No, the Society/Agency must exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry to be eligible for the grant.

The grant is provided annually for 5 years, and Societies/Agencies can apply for renewal at the end of each grant period.

The grant is primarily allocated for administrative and marketing expenses, not for the purchase of equipment.

The District Industries Centre is responsible for verifying and processing the documents submitted by applicants during the application process.

Yes, the grant can be used for various purposes, including business development and expansion, by the registered Silk Societies/Agencies.