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(b) The trainee should be between 14-35 years of age. Upper age limit may be
relaxed for differently abled persons belonging to minorities. (c) The minimum qualification of trainee should be at least Class V. This may also
be relaxed for differently abled persons belonging to minorities. (d) More than one member of a family is eligible for training in the same art/craft
form, provided she/he fulfills the eligibility criteria. (III) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEME
The scheme will be implemented for preservation and promotion of traditional arts/ crafts being practiced by minority communities notified under National Commission for Minorities Act 1992 (viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains) and its promotion with market linkages. The scheme can be taken up anywhere in the country. The projects with National/ State Awardee Master Craftsmen/ Artisans, National Merit Certificate Holders will be given preference. Minimum 33% seats will be earmarked for minority girl/women. However, the PIAs covering more girls
will be given preference. (IV) Duration and Course Curriculum:
The courses should be of minimum two months duration and a maximum of 1 (one) year depending upon the selected traditional art/craft. The course curriculum and duration of programme either should be as per modules of MSDE, DC Handicrafts, Sectoral Export Promotion Councils or developed by selected knowledge Partners. The course would also include training on soft skills, IT, Spoken English (depending on the educational level of trainees) etc. In a week maximum 6 (six) days and in a month maximum 24 days will be training days. In a day, training will be of minimum 5 (five) hours. The project would include formation of SHGs/ Producer Companies.
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