Team Production Award 2026: ₹40,000 Cash Prize, Gold Medal & Certificate
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Quick answer
The Team Production Award gives a cash prize of ₹40,000, a 4‑gram gold medal, a Thamirapattiram and a certificate to artisan groups from Tamil Nadu. Groups with more than two members can apply offline through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹40,000 Cash Prize, Gold Medal & Certificate |
| Ministry / department | Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department |
| Level | State Government (Tamil Nadu) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Team Production Award is a state‑level scheme launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department of Tamil Nadu. It recognises and rewards artisan groups that collaborate to produce handicraft items. Each year three groups are selected and receive a cash prize, a gold medal, a Thamirapattiram and a certificate. The award encourages teamwork, preserves traditional crafts and promotes local artisanship.
Benefits
- Cash Prize of ₹40,000
- 4 gm Gold Medal
- One Thamirapattiram
- Certificate
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Group must be from Tamil Nadu
- Group must have more than two artisans as members
- Group must be Tamil Nadu manufacturers of handicrafts
- Craft submitted must be produced by the group
Documents required
- Passport-size photograph of Members
- Address Proof of Members
- Aadhaar Card of Members
- Front Page of Passbook of Members
- Photograph of the item
- Exhibitions Photograph (if any members of the group attended exhibitions)
- Affidavit Joint Group Undertaking on Stamp Paper ₹20
- 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 format of the application form
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields, paste passport‑size photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents
- 3Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Head Office through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers during office hours
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring it contains the date, time and unique identification number
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Team Production Award scheme?+
The Team Production Award scheme aims to recognise and reward artisan groups in Tamil Nadu for their collaborative efforts in creating handicraft items.
How many groups receive the Team Production Award each year?+
Each year, the Team Production Award is presented to three deserving artisan groups.
What are the prizes awarded to each winning group?+
Winners of the Team Production Award receive a cash prize of ₹40,000, a 4 grams gold medal, Thamirapattiram, and a certificate.
Who can apply for the Team Production Award?+
A group applying for the Team Production Award must consist of more than two artisans as members.
Where does an applicant apply for the Team Production Award?+
Artisan groups can apply for the Team Production Award through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
What is the main condition for the craft submitted for the award?+
The craft submitted for the award must be produced by the applying group of artisans.
When is the advertisement for the award usually released?+
The advertisement for the Team Production Award is typically released during the first week of August.
What should be done after submitting the application form?+
After submitting the application, applicants should request a receipt or acknowledgment containing essential details such as the date and time of submission.
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