🧵 1. Introduction: "Kya Aap Ek Award-Winning Karigar Hain? Sarkar Dega ₹8,000 Pension!
Yeh scheme aam karigaron ke liye nahi hai, yeh sirf un award-winning master karigaron ke liye hai, jinke paas budhape mein income ka koi saadhan nahi hai.
❓ Kya aapko National, State, ya Shilp Guru Award mila hai?
❓ Kya aapki umar 60 saal se zyada hai?
❓ Kya aapke paas ab income ka koi saadhan nahi hai?
Agar teeno ka jawaab "Haan" hai — toh sarkar aapko har mahine ₹8,000 ki pension de sakti hai.
🔍 Yeh Scheme Hai Kya?
Yeh scheme chal rahi hai Ministry of Textiles ke under — National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) ka ek hissa.
Iska naam hai — “Artisan Pension Scheme”
Aur iska target hai — वो कारीगर जो बुढ़ापे में गरीबी में जी रहे हैं (“indigent circumstances” में)।
➡️ Yeh un karigaron ke liye hai jo:
- Hath se kaam karte the (jaise: embroidery, pottery, weaving, woodwork, metal craft etc.)
- Ab age ho gayi, health weak hai, aur kamai band ho gayi
- Unke paas koi fixed pension ya social security nahi hai
✅ Monthly Amount: ₹8,000 (Direct Bank Transfer)
✅ Lifetime Benefit (Jab tak zinda rahein)
✅ No Online Apply — Purely Offline Process
✅ 2. Eligibility: Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
Agar aap ya aapka koi rishtedar eligible lagta hai — toh yeh 4 conditions check karein:
1️⃣ Registered Artisan Hona Chahiye
👉 Aapke paas hona chahiye — Artisan Card / Pehchan Card
👉 Iss card ko aapne Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) ke office se banwaya hoga (agar nahi hai — pehle woh banwao)
2️⃣ Age 60+ Hona Chahiye
👉 Minimum age: 60 saal complete hona chahiye
👉 Age proof ke liye: Aadhaar, Voter ID, Birth Certificate
3️⃣ Income Kam Hona Chahiye (BPL Level)
👉 Aapke parivaar ki total annual income ₹1 Lakh se kam honi chahiye (approx.)
👉 Proof ke liye: BPL Card, Income Certificate from Patwari/Tehsildar
4️⃣ Minimum 10 Saal ka Experience
👉 Aapne kam se kam 10 saal handicrafts mein kaam kiya ho — jaise:
- Zardozi
- Phulkari
- Terracotta
- Bamboo Craft
- Wood Carving
- Metal Work
- Handloom Weaving
📌 Tip: Agar aapke paas experience certificate nahi hai — toh apne Guru/Ustad ya local artisan association se ek letter le sakte hain.
🧭 3. Step-by-Step Guide: Apply Kaise Karein? (Offline Process)
⚠️ Important: Is scheme ke liye ONLINE apply nahi kar sakte. Purely OFFLINE process hai.
✅ Step 1: Jaayein “Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)” ke Regional Office
📍 Aapke state mein DC (Handicrafts) ka regional office dhundhein.
Example:
- Delhi → Office in Okhla
- UP → Lucknow / Varanasi
- Rajasthan → Jaipur
- West Bengal → Kolkata
🔍 Google karein:
“Development Commissioner Handicrafts [Your State Name] Office Address”
✅ Step 2: Application Form Lein ya Download Karein
Form mil sakta hai:
- Direct office se (visit karke)
- Ya official website se download karke:
🌐 https://handicrafts.gov.in → “Schemes” → “Artisan Pension Scheme”
📄 Form print karke — blue/black pen se bharo (clear handwriting!)
✅ Step 3: Documents Ke Saath Submit Karein
Form bharna complete karne ke baad — saare documents attach karke apne nearest regional office mein submit karein.
📌 Submission ke baad — ek receipt milta hai — use safe rakhein.
⏳ Processing time: 2-4 months (depends on verification)
📋 4. Zaroori Documents Checklist (Save Karlo!)
Form ke saath yeh documents jaroor lageinge:
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| ✅ Filled Application Form | Blue/black ink se clearly likha hua |
| ✅ Artisan (Pehchan) Card Copy | Original dikhana pad sakta hai |
| ✅ Age Proof | Aadhaar / Voter ID / Birth Certificate |
| ✅ Bank Passbook Copy | Cancelled cheque ya account details with IFSC |
| ✅ Income Certificate | BPL Card ya Tehsildar/Patwari se signed certificate |
| ✅ Experience Proof (Optional but Recommended) | Certificate from Master Artisan / Association / Old Order Copies |
📌 Tip: Sab documents self-attested (sign + date) hone chahiye
🎯 5. Conclusion: Hamare Karigar Desh ke Asli Hero Hain!
Humara desh — karigaron ke haathon se saja hai।
Chunari, phulkari, terracotta, brass work, wood carving — sab unki mehnat ka natija hai।
Lekin jab unki umar ho jaati hai — toh society bhool jaati hai।
Yeh scheme unhe yaad karta hai — aur unki izzat karta hai।
₹8,000 mahine ka — jo unhe roz roti, dawai, aur izzat dilata hai।
📣 Call-to-Action (CTA)
Agar aap ya aapke ghar mein koi karigar hai jo 60+ hai — toh der mat kijiye!
👉 Aaj hi apne zila ke Handicrafts Office mein pata karein
👉 Form lein, documents taiyar karein, aur application submit karein
👉 Unki mehnat ka samman ho — aur unki budhape ki chinta kam ho!
📢 Is information ko apne area ke karigaron ke saath zaroor share karein — ek share, ek life badal sakta hai!