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Sarkari List - Central Government - USTTAD Scheme 2022 PIA List and Online Registration, Login, Eligibility
August 26, 2022 by KP Singh
1 Overview of USTTAD Scheme
1.1 USTTAD Scheme Benefits and Features List
1.2 Knowledge Partners Under USTTAD Scheme
1.4 Components Of USTTAD Scheme
1.6 Eligibility Criteria Of PIAs
1.7 Eligible Trainees And Beneficiaries Under USTTAD Scheme
1.8 Implementation Of USTTAD Scheme
1.9 Duration Of Course Curriculum
1.11 Cost of Norms for Various Components of Project
1.12 Essential Infrastructure For Project Implementation Agencies
1.13 Release Of Funds Under USTTAD Scheme
1.14 Some Important Points Regarding Application Of Project Implementation Agencies
1.15 Placement Post Placement And Self Employment Support
1.16 Project Monitoring Under USTTAD Scheme
1.17 Project Completion Under USTTAD Scheme
1.18 USTTAD Scheme Apprenticeship Stipend for Research and Development
1.20 Funding and Funding Pattern
1.29 Terms and Conditions Of USTTAD Scheme
1.30 Other Terms & Conditions
1.31 Apply Online for USTTAD Scheme 2022
1.32 USTTAD Scheme List of PIA
To Build The Capacity Of Master Craftsmen And Artisans And Train The Young Generation Through The Master Craftsman And Artisans In The Field Of Traditional Arts And Crafts
USTTAD Scheme Benefits and Features List
The Ministry of minority affairs has launched the USTTAD Scheme.
This scheme focuses on the capacity building of the master craftsmen and artisans.
This scheme will also focus on updating the traditional skills of the master craftsman and artisans.
The trained craftsman and artisans will train the minority youth in various specific traditional arts and crafts.
The ministry will also conduct a development program for all the important traditional arts and crafts that are practised by minority communities.
This scheme will also help them in establishing market linkages.
The USTTAD scheme will also preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts of minorities.
Other than that this scheme will also improve the employability of the existing workers.
Knowledge Partners Under USTTAD Scheme
National Institute of fashion technology
Design and forecast trends for commercial viability
Identification of languishing arts and crafts and their preservation
Monitoring assessment and certification of training
Setting standard of identified crafts
Identification of traditional skills and crafts
Usttad apprenticeship stipend for research and development
Support to craft museum for curation traditional arts and craft
Supporter minority craftsman/auditions through hunar haat and shilp utsav
Recognization of talented master craftsman and artisans
Upgradation Of Skills And Training In Traditional Arts/Crafts through Institution
This component of the usttad scheme will implement through the institutional framework. The ministry is going to provide the institution with certificate and diploma courses on the traditional arts and craft which will be recognized by the Ministry of Skill development and entrepreneurship, DC handicrafts, or sectoral export promotion Council
Eligibility Criteria Of PIAs
Following project management agencies will be responsible for implementing the scheme:-
Societies registered under societies registration act for at least three years (experience of conducting traditional skill development courses with established market linkages is mandatory)
Any private recognised or registered professional Institution having experience of at least 3 years with established market linkages
industry or association of industries
Any institution of Central of state government which includes University, public sector undertakings and training institutes
Eligible Trainees And Beneficiaries Under USTTAD Scheme
Training should belong to minority community
25% candidates belonging to BPL families of non minority committee will also consider.
3% seats will also reserve for differently abled citizens belonging to minority community
The age of trainee should be between 14 to 45 years
The relaxation in upper age limit will be provided for differently abled persons belonging to minorities
Minimum educational qualification of the training is class 5th
There is a relaxation of minimum educational qualification in case of differently abled persons
If more than one member of family fulfill the eligibility criteria then the benefit of the scheme will extend to them also
Implementation Of USTTAD Scheme
Under the National commission for minorities act 1992 this scheme will be implemented in order to preserve and promote traditional arts and craft which are practiced by minority communities
This scheme will implement throughout the country
The PIA is required to develop the course module in consultation with knowledge partners and master trainee
The PIA will also launch various awareness campaigns
PIA is required to engage the master trainer who should be well known master craftsmen and artisans in the selected field of traditional art and craft
1 master craftsman for each craft for maximum 100 trainee under the particular craft will be provided
Preference will give to the projects with national/state awardee master craftsman/artisans, National merit certificate holders
It is the responsibility of project implementation agency to arrange certificate from knowledge partners and agencies
Easy microfinance/loans for trained youth through financial institutions will arrange through project implementation agency
33% seats will be a mark for minority girls
Duration Of Course Curriculum
The minimum duration of course is 2 month and maximum duration of course is 1 year
The curriculum and duration of program will be as per the module of MSDE, DC handicrafts, sectoral export promotion Council or development knowledge partners
Training on soft skills, IT, spoken english etc will also include in the course
Maximum six days in a week and 24 to 26 days in a month will be training days
The training will be provided for minimum 5 hours
Formation of self help groups and producer companies will also include in the project
USTTAD Scheme is 100% Central sector scheme which will be implemented by Ministry through project implementation agencies
The cost of approved projects as per prescribed financial norms would be borne by Ministry
Incentive amount of 2% of the project cost will be payable to project implementation agency
Cost of Norms for Various Components of Project
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Rental and lease expenditure
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
O & M of training centres
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Lunch, tea and local travel expenses during Training or any other function concern to the training
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Orientation of master craftsman/artisans and induction
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
MIS Website, tracking and other monitoring expenses
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Remuneration to each master craftsman and artisan
Rs 3000 per trainee per month which should not exceed Rs 0.50 lakh per month (should not exceed Rs 500000 per year)
2% of the project cost
Cost of Norms for Various Components of USTTAD Scheme Project
In addition to above following cost will also be admissible.
Boarding and lodging of beneficiary up to Rs 7500 per month
Monthly stipend of Rs 3000 per month
If the trainee belongs to north eastern state including Sikkim and left wing extremism affective States then the preference will be given to those PIAs who organise and take up projects within the region locally. If there is some genuine difficulties and then only the projects will be undertaken outside these areas and travelling cost will be provided
Essential Infrastructure For Project Implementation Agencies
The agency should have proper building with sufficient number of classrooms and demonstration facilities
The building can own or rent
Separate toilets for female should be present within the building
Machines required for particular craft and infrastructure should also be present in order to conduct quality training
If there is some residential course then the organisation is required to have hostel facility separately for both boys and girls
Residential facility for outstation trainees should also be ensured by the organisation
Release Of Funds Under USTTAD Scheme
After the approval of the project the funds will release in three instalments
The first instalment will comprise of 30% of the fund, second instalment will comprise of 50% of the fund and the third instalment will comprise of 20% plus incentives if applicable
The pattern of funding will be as per the government norms and can change from time to time
Funds will directly disburse into the account of the the project implementation agency by electronic transfer
The first instalment will be released after the approval of the project and the state government inspection report has been received by the Ministry
The second instalment will release subject to the following conditions:-
After utilisation of 60% of 1st instalment supported by an audit utilisation certificate and monthly inspection of account by the authorised agency
Submission of year wise audit report for preceding year
Inspection by the team of Ministry of minority affairs or State government or any third party authorised for the purpose
If the stipend amount is released to the project implementation agency then after the submission of the details about the stipend provided to the trainees along with the bank account statement showing stipend amount remitted to the bank account of the beneficiaries
After submission of Progress report of training covering issues mentioned in component A part 3 of the scheme guidelines
Third instalment will release subject to the following conditions:-
Submission of audited utilisation certificate
Submission of project completion report
Deliverables required in the project are met and verified by authorised agency
Submission of Details of self help groups and placement done in prescribed format
Submission of Details of trained candidate self employed in prescribed format
Some Important Points Regarding Application Of Project Implementation Agencies
Proposals will invite for empanelment through advertisements in newspaper and official website
Online application will accept from Project implementation Agencies and knowledge partners
The screening committee will examine the proposal received on the basis of predetermined criteria of empanelment
The ministry reserves the right to cancel empanelment at any stage
The ministry can empanel organisation every year as per the requirement
ministry can also verify the credentials of the organisation
Placement Post Placement And Self Employment Support
Placement assistance and counselling will offer to all the candidates
As far as possible the placement will make with minimum dislocation
Placement should be provided preferably in organised sector
Post placement support is provided in order to help candidate in settling down and taking care of their needs
Placement in the informal sector will be considered if an offer letter showing minimum wages of the state is provided, certificate from employer that wages has been paid as per the minimum wages is provided and the job should not be purely temporary and must have stability
The candidate will be treated as placed if he or she continues to be in job for at least three continuous month
Project Monitoring Under USTTAD Scheme
For administration and management of project including consultation, monitoring and evaluation 3% of the total cost will be spent on professional services
A project management unit will also establish.
Project management unit will consists of contractual outsourced staff as per need
For engaging contractual staff relevant GFR will follow.
Project Completion Under USTTAD Scheme
The report of project competition is required to be made available by the project implementation agency to the ministry
The report should also include audited utilisation certificate and audited reports of second instalment before the release of 3rd instalment
Documentation which includes videos, audios and photographs should also be required to be submitted before and after the project
The documentation should cover all the details for deliverables as indicated in the project
USTTAD Scheme Apprenticeship Stipend for Research and Development
All the individuals will get an apprenticeship stipend every year on the topics.
To carry out research in the field of traditional arts and crafts
To maintain the sustainability of traditional art and craft
New designs, technology and product development
To maintain dignity of labour for traditional craft mens
In order to carry out improvement in the condition of minority master craftsmen and artisans
To Establish better market limited of traditional arts and crafts
In order to carry out innovation in traditional arts and crafts so that they can match with the market demand
The applicant must belong to notified minority community
Candidate should be post graduate with minimum 50% marks from a recognised institution in textile design, leather design, carpet design or in the same field in which he or she wants to avail fellowship
Applicant must have secured admission in university or institution for regular and M. Phil or PHD
The age of applicant should not be more than 35 years
33% seats of annual target will reserve for minority girls or women candidate
Funding and Funding Pattern
As per University grant commission the rates of senior research fellow will be applicable
The total duration of award of fellowship is 3 years
An amount of Rs 18000 per month will be provided as fellowship for 1st and 2nd year
An amount of Rs 20000 per month will be provided for 3rd year
If the research is not completed within 3 years then the fellowship will be extended for one year at Rs 20000 per month with the approval of competent authority
The ministry is going to transfer the fund into the bank account of the beneficiary on half yearly basis
Support Of Craft Museum for Curating Traditional Arts/Crafts Under USTTAD Scheme
Below mentioned organizations will receive financial assistance for curating traditional arts and crafts from the ministry:-
Any other organisation having expertise and reputation of curating traditional arts and craft
A grant of one project up to Rs 20 lakh will consider on project to project basis
Sanctioning committee is going to examine and consider the project
The funds will release in three installment
First installment will consists of 30% of the project cost
The first installment will release after the approval of project and entering into the memorandum of understanding between parties
Second installment will be of 50% project cost
The second installment will release after utilisation of 60% of the first installment supported by an audited utilisation certificate and progress report with photograph
The third and final installment will be of 20% of the project cost and will be released upon:-
After submission of audited utilisation certificate
Submission of deliverables as required in the project which are verified by the authorised agency through random physical verification
After submission of project completion report
Hunar Hat And Shilp Utsav- Support To Minority Craftsman/Artisans For Marketing Their Product
In order to meet the following objective this component will implement:-
In order to establish linkage with Delhi haat, handicraft emporium etc
To provide support to the organisations for conducting exhibitions at state and district level
To encourage participation of minority craftsmen in the exhibitions, trade fair etc
provide platform for the artisans and culinary expert who belong to minority community in order to showcase and sell their crafted product and serve traditional cuisine
The Ministry will do 100% funding.
Cost of organizing exhibition
Rs 100000 per stall
Second class sleeper by train or ordinary bus fare for two persons
A class City- Rs 1200 per craftsmen B class City- Rs 1000 per craftsmen C and D class city- Rs 500 per craftsmen
Advertisement/banner poster/publicity relating to event
As per actual and subject to approval of ministry
As per actual and subject to approval of ministry
Craft men/artisans. Preference will be given to self help groups
Number of stalls in exhibition
Duration of exhibition p
1 week to 3 weeks
Funding under USTTAD Scheme
National minorities development and finance corporation/state channelising agencies of NMDFC/state handicraft corporations/Central/state handicraft handloom Council/hunar hubs in state/any other project implementation Agencies who are having expertise in organising marketing events for traditional craft are responsible for implementation of hunar haat and shilp utsav
The nodal agency for implementation of hunar haat and Shilp utsav is Ministry of Minority affairs
The funds will release into installment of 50% each
USTTAD SAMMAN to Outstanding Master Craft persons And Artisans/Culinary Experts
The USTTAD Samman award for the craftsman has introduced during the year 2017. This award is provided to those craft persons who showcase outstanding contributions, craftsmanship, and development of craft. Every year 10 craft men will provide this award. This recognization will encourage them to continue with the craft more enthusiastically and in a productive manner.
Applicant must be permanent resident of India
The craftsman must belong to minority community
Age of applicant should be more than 30 years
The craftsman must have 10 years experience in the field of craft
Cash price of Rs 100000
The craftsman should have excellence of craftsmanship
Craftsman will be judget from the resumes and samples received
Processing of other exhibit submitted by the craftsmen and sponsoring organisation
Special consideration will provide for languishing craft and innovative prototype will also be given while selecting the craftsman
Any other specific criteria decided by the committee
the central level selection committee will do selection.
Terms and Conditions Of USTTAD Scheme
All the dispute will come under the jurisdiction of court of Delhi
If some court case is filed by the organisation then organisation will not receive any grant-in-aid till the matter is pending in the court of law
Ministry will not be held responsible for any dispute arising between the implementing organisation and third party
The organisation cannot promote any religious/communal/fundamentalist/divisive beliefs or doctrines
The organisation cannot charge any fees from the beneficiaries
If the organisation is commencing some new project then the organisation is required to report this information to the ministry and state Minority welfare Department. This should be done within 30 days from the receipt of funds by the organisation
If there is need of purchase of non recurring items then this purchase is to be made from the authorised dealers subject to vouchers being produced for inspection
The provision of general financial rules 150(2) will be applicable where the project implementation Agencies are being provided assistance for the prescribed amount
Final installment will release on producing reasonable evidence of proper utilisation of previous installments
The organisation is required to maintain a register in the GFR(19) a permanent or semi permanent assets acquired wholly or partially
Asset which has been purchase from the grant in aid cannot be disposed of or encumbered or otherwise utilised
Other Terms & Conditions
If the progress of the project is not satisfactory or the organisation has violated the guidelines,terms and conditions of the sanction then the grant in aid will be terminated with immediate effect and other actions will be taken against the organisation with or without prior notice
If the organisation is blacklisted by the Ministry then that organisation will never be considered by the Ministry
Organisation is not authorised to divert grant-in-aid to another organisation or institution
Organisation is also required to submit performance cum achievement report as prescribed by the Ministry
An Organisation is required to execute a bond on non judicial stamp paper of a Rs 20 in favour of President of India to the effect that it will abide by all the terms and conditions attached to the grant and the scheme will be revised from time to time and if the organisation fails to abide by the same then it will refund the amount to the government
Ministry will not provide any payment to temporary or permanent employee appointed by the organisation in order to run the project
The organisation will also assist the trainees in opening bank account and transfer of stipend etc
Organisation is also required to maintain a separate account in nationalised or scheduled bank in respect to the grant
All the kinds of receipt and payments that are of Rs 10,000 or above must be made through cheques
The accounts should remain open for inspection by representatives and officers from the ministry orr office of comptroller and auditor general of India
The account of grant in aid should be audited either by CAG empanelment auditor or chartered accountants and supply a copy of the audited accounts to the ministry in the first week of June every year
Apply Online for USTTAD Scheme 2022
Download user manual how to apply for USTTAD Scheme from below link.
USTTAD Scheme List of PIA
Complete process to view list of PIA is given below step by step.
Step 1 : Visit Ministry of Minority Affairs Government of India official website http://usttad.minorityaffairs.gov.in/Index.aspx.
Step 2 : At home page click on "Empaneled PIA's".
Step 3 : Select the financial year.
Step 4 : List of PIA will open as shown below.
USTTAD Scheme PIA List
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