The Government of Odisha has started Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana for all the artisans of the state. The Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik announced this scheme on 6th March 2024. Under this scheme, the state government will provide Rs 800 to 1,000 as a monthly allowance to the artisans as per their eligibility. Chief Minister Artisan Assistance Scheme registration and application form will soon be announced by the selection committee at the district level. Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana is a very good initiative of the Odisha Government. Earlier, no state government has started any monthly pension scheme for craftsmen and sculptors.
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About Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana
The state government is going to launch Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana to improve the livelihood of sculptors. For the successful implementation of the Odisha Artisan Artisan Assistance Scheme, Handicrafts Department will act as the nodal department. The objective of this scheme is to boost the morale of craftsmen or sculptors by providing financial assistance on monthly basis.
In this article, we are providing you with all the information related to Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana 2024 Odisha i.e how to apply for this scheme, eligibility, required documents, etc. Kindly continue reading ahead.
Odisha CM Karigar Sahayata Yojana Apply Online
As we told you above that the Odisha government has started Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana for all the craftsmen and sculptors of the state. This scheme has been announced by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on 6th March 2022. The objective of this scheme launched by the Directorate of Handicrafts of Odisha is to provide a financial allowance on monthly basis to the artisans of the state.
Craftsmen above 10 years and have an annual income of less than 1 lakh will get Rs 800 per month and senior sculptors above 80 years will get Rs 1,000 as a monthly allowance. To take advantage of this scheme, you have to fill out the Karigar Sahayata Yojana application form.
Eligibility & Required Documents for Karigar Sahayata Yojna
To apply under Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana, it is necessary for a candidate to have the following eligibility criteria;
- Craftsmen who have worked for at least 10 years.
- Sculptor with an annual income of less than one lakh rupees.
- Applicant must be a native of Odisha state.
- Along with this, he must have income proof, Aadhar card, and address proof.
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana?
For the inclusion of beneficiaries under Odisha Artisan Sahayata Yojana 2024, the Directorate of Handicrafts which works as the nodal agency will constitute a selection committee at the district level. These selection committees will verify the documents and eligibility of the beneficiary and after successful verification of the sculptors, financial assistance will be provided through Block Development Officers (BDOs). These committees will be headed by the District Collector.
Mukhyamantri Karigar Sahayata Yojana Online Application/ Registration Form will be available soon. As soon as the government will release the application form for this scheme, we will update that form on this website. For more details about Sarkari Yojana List 2024 in Odisha, check out our other articles as well: