USTTAD Scheme 2024 : Benefits, Eligibility Applying Procedure & Objective

USTTAD Scheme– Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) is a program that the Ministry of Minority Affairs proposed to promote the traditional crafts and arts of minority groups. The objective of this program is to preserve the traditional heritage arts and crafts that members of minority populations practice by providing training and skill enhancements to these craftsmen. In this article you get every necessary information regarding this scheme including its objective, required documents, benefits, overview, eligibility criteria and applying procedure.

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USTTAD Scheme 2024

The Ministry of Minority Affairs launched the Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts and Crafts for Development (USTTAD). This program is to improve the skills of skilled artisans and craftsmen. In addition, the project would emphasize modernizing the ancient talents of master craftsmen and artisans. The young people from minority groups will get instruction in a variety of traditional arts and crafts from skilled craftsmen.

A development program for all the significant traditional arts and crafts that are performed by minority populations will also be carried out by the ministry. In addition, this program will assist them in creating connections with the market. The rich legacy of traditional arts and crafts created by minorities will also be preserved under the USTTAD program.

Overview Of USTTAD Scheme 2024

Name of the Scheme	USTTAD Scheme 2024
Launched By	Government of India
Beneficiaries	Citizens
Objective	To teach and improve the skills of these craftsmen in order to maintain the traditional legacy arts and crafts that people from minority communities practice
Official Website	http://usttad.minorityaffairs.gov.in/Index.aspx

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Objective Of USTTAD Scheme

The main objective of the scheme is to guide the next generation of master craftsmen and artisans in the field of traditional arts and crafts while also enhancing the capacity of these artists. Minority traditional arts and crafts will continue to exist because of this scheme. In addition, this program will support the establishment of connections between traditional talents and the global market. Through this scheme, the employability of current employees will also increase.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant has to be a member of a recognized minority group.
• The applicant must be a postgraduate student in textile, leather or carpet design or in a related discipline, with at least 50% of the required grades from a recognized college in order to be eligible for a fellowship.
• The applicant must be enrolled at a university or other institution for a standard program and M.Phil or a PHD.
• The applicant’s age should not exceed 35 years old.
• A reserve of 3% of the yearly objective will go to female candidates who identify as minorities.

Benefits Of USTTAD Scheme

Some of the benefits of this scheme is given below:

• The master craftsmen and artisan’s capacity building is the main goal of this scheme.
• The modernization of master craftsmen and artisans’ traditional skills will also be a focus of this scheme.
• The minority youngsters will receive instruction in a variety of traditional arts and crafts from the skilled craftsmen and artisans.
• A development program for all the significant traditional arts and crafts that are performed by minority populations will also be carried out by the ministry.
• They will be able to create market connections with the aid of this strategy.
• The rich legacy of traditional arts and crafts created by minorities will also be preserved under the USTTAD scheme.

Eligibility Criteria Of PIA’s

• Societies must have been registered under the Societies Registration Act for a minimum of three years and they must have experience running conventional skill development courses with proven market linkages.
• Any privately recognized or registered professional institution with a minimum of three years of experience in an industry or association of industries with established market linkages.
• Any Central or State Government institution including universities, public sector businesses and training facilities.

Eligible Trainees And Beneficiaries Under USTTAD Scheme

• Minority communities should receive training.
• 25% of the candidates from non-minority committee BPL families will also be taken into consideration.
• Also reserved are 3% of seats for persons with disabilities who are members of minority groups.
• The trainee should be between the ages of 14 and 45.
• Minority members with disabilities will be eligible for a modification of the upper age restriction.
• Class 5th grade is the minimal educational need for the course.
• For those with disabilities, the minimal educational requirement is less high.
• The benefits of this scheme will be extended to other family members if they meet the qualifying requirements.

Duration Of Course Curriculum

• The course has a minimum duration of two months and a maximum duration of one year.
• The program’s length and content will be determined by the MSDE, DC Handicrafts, Sectoral Export Promotion Council or Development Knowledge Partners modules.
• The training will also involve instruction in soft skills, IT, spoken English and other areas.
• There will be a maximum of six training days per week and 24-26 training days per month.
• There will be a minimum of five hours of training.
• The scheme will also involve the formation of producer enterprises and self-help organizations.

Pattern Of Funding

• The 100% Central sector USTTAD Scheme will be carried out by the Ministry through project implementation organizations.
• The Ministry will pay the costs of projects that are authorized in accordance with the specified financial guidelines.
• The project implementation agency will receive an incentive payment equal to 2% of the project cost.

Cost Of Norms For Various Components Of The Project

Cost Head	Maximum Allowed Expenditure
Capacity building	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
Training expenses	Rs 10000 per trainee per month
MIS Website, tracking and other monitoring expenses	Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Prototype development	Rs 10000 per trainee per month
Institutional overheads	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)
Incentives	2% of the project cost

USTTAD Apprenticeship Stipend For Research And Development

• To conduct studies in the realm of traditional crafts and arts
• To ensure the longevity of customary art and craft
• Creativity in technology, design, and product development
• To preserve the honor of labor for traditional craftsmen
• In order to address the underrepresentation of skilled craftsmen and artists of color in the industry.
• To improve the market for traditional arts and crafts.
• Traditional crafts must continue to be inventive and satisfy consumer needs.

Funding And Funding Pattern

• The senior research fellow rates will be applied based on the University Grant Commission.
• The fellowship grant is valid for 3 years in total.
• For the first and second years, a fellowship of Rs. 18,000 per month would be awarded.
• A monthly payment of Rs 20,000 will be made during the third year.
• With the consent of the appropriate authorities, the fellowship may be extended for an additional year at a rate of Rs 20,000 per month if the study is not finished in three years.
• The beneficiary’s bank account will receive a yearly transfer of funds from the ministry.

Support Of Craft Museum For Curating Traditional Arts/Crafts

• Private Museum
• Craft Museum
• National Museum
• State Museum
• Any other organization has a track record and skill in gathering traditional crafts and arts.

Funding

Particulars	Financial Norms
Cost of Organizing Exhibition	Rs.100000 per Stall
Traveling allowance	Second class sleeper by train or ordinary bus fare for two persons
Daily allowance	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
Miscellaneous expenditure	As per actual and subject to approval of ministry
Participants	Craftsmen/artisans. Preference will be given to self help groups
Number of stalls in exhibition	50-200
Duration of exhibition p	1 week to 3 weeks

USTTAD SAMMAN To Outstanding Master Craftspersons And Artisans/Culinary Experts

The USTTAD Samman Award for Craftsmanship was instituted in 2017. This prize is given to artisans who demonstrate exceptional contributions, skill and advancement in their field. This prize is given out every year by ten craft men. Their excitement and productivity in the trade will increase as a result of this recognition.

Eligibility

• The applicant has to be an Indian permanent resident.
• The craftsman needs to be a member of a minority group.
• The applicant must be older than 30 years old.
• The craftsman needs ten years of expertise in the industry.

Contents Of Award

• Cash Price of Rs.100000
• Copper Plaque
• Angavastram

Selection Criteria

• Craftsmen need to possess exceptional skill in their work.
• Craftsmen will be selected based on their résumé and examples and any exhibits that they and the sponsoring organization provide will be processed.
• When choosing the craftsman, special emphasis will be given to aged crafts and novel designs.
• The central level selection committee will make the selection based on any additional particular criteria that are decided upon.

Required Documents Of USTTAD Scheme 2024

Some of the required documents of this scheme is given below:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Address Proof
• Caste Certificate
• School Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Marksheet
• BPL Certificate

Applying Procedure Of USTTAD Scheme 2024

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.

• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the New User Registration option.
• Click on the Proceed option.
• Click on the USTTAD.
• The registration form will appear on your screen.
• Enter all the required details in the form.
• You have to upload all the required documents.
• Click on the submit button.
• You have to login by entering your login credentials.
• Click on the apply option.
• The application form will appear on your screen.
• Enter all the required details in the form.
• You have to upload all the necessary documents.
• Click on the submit button.

Login Procedure

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the Login option.
• Enter your username, password and captcha code.
• Click on the login button.

To Get Details About Knowledge Partners Procedure

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the Knowledge Partners option.
• A new page will appear on your screen containing the list of knowledge partners.
• Click on the option of your choice.
• The details will appear on your screen.

View Self Help Group Formation And Placement Report

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the SHG Formation and Placement Report option.
• A new page will appear on your screen.
• You have to select the following options:
  • Financial Year
  • State
  • PIA Name
  • Centre
  • Trade
  • Batch
  • Community Name
  • Gender
• Enter the trainee name.
• You have to click on the Search option.
• The details will appear on your screen.

 View List Of PIA

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the Empaneled PIA’s option.
• A new page will appear on your screen.
• You have to select the financial year.
• The list of PIA will appear on your screen.

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