The Poompuhar District Craft Award was introduced to recognize and encourage artisans in Tamil Nadu.

The award was introduced in the year 2011-2012.

The cash prize for the Poompuhar District Craft Award is ₹10,000/-, a silver medal, and a certificate.

A total of 85 artisans will be selected for the Poompuhar District Craft Award but 16 handicrafts will be considered for the award.

No, previous winners of the Poompuhar District Craft Award are ineligible to participate again.

Factors such as experience, service rendered, and special features are considered during the selection process.

Only artisans from Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for the award.

The artisan's affidavit can be certified by a First Class Criminal Judge or Notary Public.

If the application materials do not reach the Poompuhar Head Office on time, no compensation will be provided.

Office days for submission of applications are Monday to Friday.

Five artisans, including one woman artisan, are awarded in each of the first 15 handicraft categories, while 10 artisans, including 2 women, are awarded in the 16th category.

Yes, provision is made for women artisans in the award.

No, only artisans from Tamil Nadu can apply for the award.

The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation presents the Poompuhar District Craft Award.

No, there is no age-criteria for this scheme.