Living Craft Treasure Award 2026: Cash Prize and Gold Medal for Senior Artisans
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Quick answer
The Living Craft Treasure Award gives a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a gold medal, and recognition to senior artisans in Tamil Nadu. It is open to artisans aged 65 and above. Apply by submitting the required documents offline through Poombucar sales and manufacturing plant managers.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1 lakh cash prize, gold medal, and recognition |
| Ministry / department | Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department |
| Level | State Government (Tamil Nadu) |
| Age | 65 years and above |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Living Craft Treasure Award is the highest state‑level honour for handicraft artisans in Tamil Nadu. It recognises craftsmen who have served the industry for many years and are 65 years of age or older. The award includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a Thamirapattiram, an 8‑gram gold medal, and a certificate. Ten artisans are selected each year based on their experience and contributions.
Benefits
- Cash Prize of ₹1,00,000
- Thamirapattiram
- 8-gram Gold Medal
- Certificate
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an artisan
- Applicant must be a native of Tamil Nadu
- Applicant must work in the handicraft industry in Tamil Nadu
- Applicant must be 65 years of age or above
- Experience and service rendered considered during selection
Documents required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Age Proof
- Educational Certificate
- Skill Qualification Certificate
- Address Proof
- Aadhaar Card
- Front Page of Passbook
- Craftsman Service photograph
- Certificate of Any Person (Well-wisher/Personally aware)
- Artisan's Affidavit on ₹20/- Stamp Paper, attested by a First Class Criminal Judge or Notary Public
- Recommendation Certificate, attested by any of the Managers of Poombucar Outlets and Manufacturing Plants / the respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts / Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World) under the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi)
How to apply
- 1Print the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill all mandatory fields, paste passport‑size photo, and attach copies of all required documents.
- 3Submit the signed form and documents to the Head Office through Poombucar sales and manufacturing plant managers during Monday‑Friday office hours.
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes date, time, and a unique identification number.
- 5Send your handicraft for examination and ensure all documents are on A4, numbered, spiral‑bound, and recorded on CD.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Living Craft Treasure Award?+
Craftspersons above the age of 65 years are eligible to apply for the Living Craft Treasure Award.
How many artisans are selected per year for the Living Craft Treasure Award?+
Ten artisans are selected annually for the Living Craft Treasure Award.
What criteria are considered during the selection process for the Living Craft Treasure Award?+
Selection criteria for the Living Craft Treasure Award include the artisan's experience and their contributions to the handicraft profession.
Can artisans from outside Tamil Nadu apply for the award?+
No, only artisans from Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for the Living Craft Treasure Award.
What documents should artisans send along with their application for the award?+
Artisans should send their handicrafts for examination along with certificates, photographs, and documents as specified in the application.
How should the application and attached documents be formatted?+
All application documents should be on A4 size paper, numbered, and spiral‑bound.
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