USTTAD Scheme 2024: Apply Online, Check Eligibility and Benefits

USTTAD Scheme will help all of the craftsmen who are situated in India and through the development of this prestigious scheme the craftsmen will be provided with opportunities so that they can easily practice their crafts without having to worry about the financial differences that they have acquired due to poverty. You can check out the details of the scheme from the article provided below and check out the eligibility criteria that you need to follow to be a part of this scheme. We will also share with you all the step-by-step procedure through which you will be able to apply online for this prestigious scheme.

About USTTAD Scheme 2024

Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) scheme is presented to promote the arts and the crops of minorities in India because India has a very high Heritage it also has a high number of people who are working in different types of Arts and Crafts communities in the country. The USTTAD Scheme was developed to provide proper opportunities so that the skill set of the artisans can be upgraded and they will be provided proper opportunities so that their traditional art is preserved. A lot of opportunities will be provided through the development of this scheme so that the heritage of India can be preserved without having to compromise the livelihood of the artisans.

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Objective Of USTTAD Scheme

The main objective of the scheme is to provide good opportunities to the craftsmen of India so that they can continue their art and craft without having to worry about the financial difficulties that they are going through. The people will be provided opportunities so that the capacity of their craftsmanship can be extended and there will be proper training opportunities provided to the younger generation of craftsmen through the master craftsmen and articles in the field of traditional arts and crafts in India. This scheme is presented by the government of India to preserve the heritage of India and to provide opportunities for a better livelihood for all of the marginalized minorities in India who are practicing these types of arts and crafts. Culinary skills and other skills will also be showcased through exhibitions in India.

Components Of the USTTAD Scheme

You can check out the details related to the components here:-

• Upgradation of skills and training in traditional arts/crafts through institutions
• Usttad apprenticeship stipend for research and development
• Support to craft museum for the curation of traditional arts and craft
• Supporter minority craftsmen/auditions through hunar haat and shilp Utsav
• Recognization of talented master craftsmen and artisans

Benefits Of the USTTAD Scheme

The following benefits will be provided to all the people who will select in this scheme:-

• The scheme is presented to promote the traditional arts and crafts in India practiced by the minority community.
• The applicants will provide with opportunities so that their capacity building can be increased and they can also teach the younger generation.
• The minority committee will be provided opportunities so that they can still practice their arts and crafts without having to worry about the funds that they need to continue their livelihood.
• The development program will provide for the important traditional arts and crafts that are practiced by the minority community. There will also be the implementation of an exhibition so that people can get to know about the arts and crafts committee in India.
• Existing workers will also be provided employment opportunities through the various knowledge partners under this scheme such as the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Sectoral Export Promotion Council, and other export agencies.
• The knowledge partner will provide design and forecast of the trends for commercial variability, identification of the crafts and their preservation, minority assessments and clarification of training, course curriculum, and design research will develop, and documentation will be done through these partners also.

Eligible Trainees And Beneficiaries

Only the following trainers and the beneficiaries will be able to take benefit of the scheme and apply for the scheme:-

• Training should belong to the minority community
• 25% of candidates belonging to BPL families of non-minority committees will also be considered.
• 3% seats will also be reserved for differently-abled citizens belonging to the minority community
• The age of trainee should be between 14 to 45 years
• The relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided for differently-abled persons belonging to minorities
• The minimum educational qualification for 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 the family fulfills the eligibility criteria then the benefit of the scheme will extend to them also.

Duration of Course Curriculum

They will be a proper course which will follow in this scheme and you can check out the duration of the course from the pointers given below:-

• The minimum duration of the course is 2 months and the maximum duration of the course is 1 year
• The curriculum and duration of the 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 be included 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 a minimum of 5 hours
• The formation of self-help groups and producer companies will also include in the project.

Pattern of Funding

The subsidy amount of 2% of the project cost will be provided to the implementing agencies after the completion of the project. The cost of various components of the course are as follows:-

Release of Funds

The following funds will be released by the organisation through the development of this scheme:-

• Upon approval of a project, the funds will be released in three installments. The funds will be issued directly to the implementing agency through direct benefit transfer.
• First Installment: To the extent of 40% of the project, the cost will be disbursed after the approval of the project and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between parties.
• Second Installment: To the extent of 40% of the project cost will be disbursed subject to compliance with the following:
  • On utilization of 60% of the first installment along with audited utilization certificate.
  • On submission of year-wise
• Third Installment: To the extent of 20% of the project cost will be released upon the following conditions:
  • Copy of project completion report.
  • Copy of audited utilization certificate.
  • Details of trained candidates self-employed in the prescribed format.
  • Details of Self Help Groups or placements done in the prescribed format.

Eligibility Criteria Of PIAs

The following project management agencies will be responsible for implementing the scheme:-

• Societies registered under the Societies Registration Act for at least three years (experience in conducting traditional skill development courses with established market linkages is mandatory)
• Any privately recognized or registered professional Institution having experience of at least 3 years with established market linkages
• industry or association of industries
• Any institution of Central or state government which includes Universities, public sector undertakings, and training institutes

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Online Application Procedure of USTTAD

The applicant must follow the following application procedure to apply for the scheme:-

• The applicant must first visit the USTTAD website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here

• The home page will open on your screen
• Click on New User Registration
• After that, you have to click on Proceed

• Now you have to click on USTTAD
• The registration form will appear before you
• You have to fill out this registration form by entering all the required information
• Now you have to upload all the required documents
• After that, you have to click on submit
• Now you have to log in by entering your login credentials
• You have to click on Apply under the USTTAD scheme
• The application form will appear before you
• You have to fill in all the required details in this application form
• Now you have to upload all the required documents
• After that, you have to click on submit to apply under the USTTAD scheme

Login Process

To log in at the official website you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• The applicant must first visit the official website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The home page will open on your screen
• Enter your username password and captcha code
• After that, you have to click on login to log in on the portal

Procedure To Get Details About Knowledge Partners

If you want to get the details related to the knowledge partners then you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• The applicant must first visit the official website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The home page will open on your screen
• On the home page, you have to click on Knowledge Partners

• A new page will appear before you containing the list of knowledge partners
• You have to click on the option of your choice
• The required details will be on your computer screen

Self-Help Group Formation And Placement Report

To check the report you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• The applicant must first visit the official website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The home page will open on your screen.
• Now you have to click on SHG formation and placement report

•  A new page will appear before you
• Now again select, SHG formation and placement report

• On this page you have to select the following options:-
  • Financial year
  • State
  • PIA Name
  • Centre
  • Trade
  • Batch
  • Community Name
  • Gender
• After that, you have to enter trainee name
• Now you have to click on the search
• The required information will be on your computer screen

Get Details About Management Information System

If you want to get the details related to the management information system you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• The applicant must first visit the official website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The home page will open on your screen
• On the homepage, you have to click on Management Information System

• A new page will appear before you containing the following options:-
  • Search trained manpower for job
  • PIA allocation list
  • Trainee list
• You have to click on the option of your choice
• A new page will appear before you
• You have to enter the required details on this new page
• Now you have to click on search and the details will be on your computer screen

View List Of PIA

To check the details of the impaneled PIA you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• The applicant must first visit the official website of the scheme by clicking on the link given here
• The home page will open on your screen
• On the homepage you have to click on Empaneled PIA’s

• A new page will appear before you
• On this new page, you have to select the financial year
• The list of PIA will appear before you

Terms And Conditions 

The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions to successfully apply for the scheme:-

• All the disputes will come under the jurisdiction of the Court of Delhi
• If some court case is filed by the organization then the organization will not receive any grant-in-aid till the matter is pending in the court of law
• Ministry will not responsible for any dispute arising between the implementing organization and third party
• The organization cannot promote any religious/communal/fundamentalist/divisive beliefs or doctrines
• The organization cannot charge any fees from the beneficiaries
• If the organization is commencing some new project then the organization 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 organization
• If there is a need to purchase nonrecurring items then this purchase is to be made from the authorized 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 assisted with the prescribed amount
• The final installment will be released on producing reasonable evidence of proper utilization of previous installments
• The organization is required to maintain a register in the GFR(19) of permanent or semi-permanent assets acquired wholly or partially
• An asset that has been purchased from the grant in aid cannot be disposed of or encumbered or otherwise utilize

Other Terms & Conditions

The applicant must follow the other terms and conditions presented by the organization from the pointers given below:-

• If the progress of the project is not satisfactory or the organization 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 organization with or without prior notice
• If the organization is blacklisted by the Ministry then that organisation will never be considered by the Ministry
• The organization is not authorized to divert grant-in-aid to another organization or institution
• The organization is also required to submit performance cum achievement reports as prescribed by the Ministry
• An Organisation is required to execute a bond on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 20 in favor of the 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 organization fails to abide by the same then it will refund the amount to the government
• Ministry will not provide any payment to a temporary or permanent employee appointed by the organization in order to run the project
• The organization will also assist the trainees in an opening bank accounts and transfer of stipends etc
• The organization also require to maintain a separate account in nationalize or scheduled bank in respect to the grant
• All kinds of receipts and payments that are of Rs 10,000 or above must make through cheques
• The accounts should remain open for inspection by representatives and officers from the ministry or office of comptroller and auditor general of India
• The account of grant in aid should audit either by a 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.

Contact Details

• Address- Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, 11th Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, NEW DELHI -110003.
• Phone: 011-24302540
• Email: support-usttad[at]gov[dot]in
• Helpline: 1800-11-2001 (Toll-Free)