Puducherry Coir Cluster Grant Scheme 2026: ₹2 Lakh Yearly Grant & Application Process
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Quick answer
The Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency component under the Development of Coir Scheme provides financial assistance to registered coir organisations in Puducherry. Eligible coir clusters, societies, and agencies receive an annual grant of ₹2,00,000 for five years to support administrative and developmental expenses. Applications must be submitted offline at the District Industries Centre in Puducherry.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹2,00,000 per year for 5 years |
| Ministry / department | District Industries Centre Organization |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Implemented by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, this component of the Development of Coir Scheme aims to expand the local coir industry. It encourages coir artisans and unemployed rural youth to engage actively in the manufacturing and commercial sale of coir-based goods. Registered coir societies and clusters receive continuous institutional support through targeted financial grants to strengthen their administrative efficiency and long-term business development.
Benefits
- Financial grant of ₹2,00,000 per year provided for a period of five years.
- Support allocated to cover ongoing administrative and developmental expenses.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an organised cluster, society, or agency.
- Applicant entity must be actively engaged in coir product manufacturing or activities.
- Members of the applying organisation must be coir artisans.
- Applicant must be duly registered under the Co-operative Act or any applicable Societies Act.
Documents required
- Proof of registration under the Co-operative Act or relevant Societies Act.
- Official details confirming active engagement in coir product activities.
- Comprehensive membership list and details of coir artisans.
How to apply
- 1Download and print the official application format from the website of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
- 2Complete all required sections of the application form and affix a passport-sized photograph.
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of all mandatory supporting documents to the completed form.
- 4Submit the physical application dossier in person on a working day to the Project Manager (Cottage Industries) at the District Industries Centre, Thattanchavady, Puducherry.
- 5Receive your unique applicant identification number entered into the receipt register to retain as official acknowledgement for future follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides the grant under this coir scheme?+
The grant is extended by the Department of Industries and Commerce through the District Industries Centre, Union Territory of Puducherry.
What financial assistance is offered under the scheme?+
Eligible entities receive a grant of ₹2,00,000 per year for five consecutive years to manage administrative and developmental costs.
Can an individual coir artisan apply alone?+
The scheme guidelines state that applicants must be a cluster, society, or agency; individual artisan applications are not specified.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?+
It must be handed over in person to the Project Manager (Cottage Industries) at the District Industries Centre, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605009.
Is there a specific deadline to apply?+
The official scheme information does not specify a last date for application submission.
Can coir organisations from other states apply?+
The scheme guidelines do not explicitly outline geographic restrictions, but applications are processed via the Puducherry District Industries Centre.
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