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CALENDAR OF SCHEDULE FOR THE NATIONAL AWARD SELECTION PROCESS
AND REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE YEAR 2014
National Award Entries 2014 are to be invited as per the following schedule:
1 Advertisement in Newspapers
25th February, 2015
2. Issuing of Circular to Central/State/Field Offices
2nd March, 2015
3. Last date for submission of entries at Zonal/State By 31st March, 2015
Level
4. Selection meetings at Zonal/State Level
By 30th April, 2015
5. Submission of selected entries alongwith affidavit By 30th June, 2015
and duly filled in application and recommendation to
respective Hqrs. Level Selection Committee at New
Delhi
6. Selection at Hqrs. By the Hqrs. Level Selection 31st July, 2015
Committee
7. Selection by the Central Level Selection Committee By 20th August, 2015
8. Award ceremony
By
OctoberNovember, 2015
1. The Composition of Zonal Level Selection Committee as per the guidelines is enclosed
herewith. As per the procedure, the Zonal Level Selection Committee will make the
short-listing of entries and the selection should be completed within the stipulated date
i.e. by 30th April, 2015
2. Before conducting Zonal Level meetings, a preliminary meeting should be convened to
analyze the quality of the items. NGOs, Voluntary Organisations and other field offices
should be closely associated to procure items of excellence.
3. The offices namely WSCs, DHTs who are the first recipients of the applications and
entries from the artisans contesting for the award, shall be responsible for thorough
scrutiny of all documents submitted by the contestants for the award and will also
exercise due diligence to physically verify the bonafides of the applicants forwarded to
Zonal Directors.
4. The particulars of the applicants who are existing State Awardees or National Merit
Certificate holders or who belong to the family of existing awardees need to be
thoroughly checked, particularly for verifying whether the applicant possesses the
required craft skill needed for producing the item he/she has submitted for award. This
verification process must be undertaken and completed well before the convening of the
meetings of the respective Zonal level Selection Committees.
5. The respective Zonal Level Selection Committees shall undertake and complete the short
listing process latest by 30th June, 2015.
6. Immediately after the conclusion of short listing process by the Zonal level Selection
Committees, the Convener of these Committees namely the Zonal Director of the Office
of DC(Handlooms) shall undertake another verification process in respect of only those
applications/entries of the artisans which have been shortlisted by the respective Zonal
level Committee.
7. In the event any discrepancy comes to notice or dispute arises during this verification
process, the same shall be brought to the notice of the Zonal level Committee for
appropriate decision in the matter/resolution of the dispute.
8. It has also been decided that certain number of Awards should be set apart for
languishing crafts and for innovative techniques. State/Central Corporations/Voluntary
organizations working in the field should be requested to sponsor entries.
9. In the composition of the Zonal Level Committees meant for the Handlooms, Officer in
charge of concerned WSCs need not be included. Their assistance in the mobilizing
suitable entries through publicity may be obtained.
10. It has also been decided that wherever handloom Corporations, Central Cottage Industries
Corporations and Crafts Councils have their offices, their respective members may
invariably be included in the Zonal Level Selection Committees. There should be at least
Senior design expert in the Committee. The composition of Zonal Level Committee may
be forwarded to this office.
11. It is emphasized that sincere efforts would be made to locate outstanding weavers
practicing weaving techniques, which may not have been recognized so far. As you are
aware, the first criterion for selection is the weaver’s total contribution to the enrichment
of the craft and his background of traditional craft. While forwarding the entries,
attempts should be made to bring before the Zonal Level Selection Committees,
documentation of the total contribution of the weavers in a manner that will make the
actual sample submitted, illustrative of the weaver’s skill. The entries having high
standard of quality and workmanship should only be recommended to the Hqrs. Level
Selection Committee.
12. With a view to give wide publicity, it should be ensured that adequate projection is made
through the State Agencies viz. State Handloom Department/State Handloom
Corporations, so that information about the scheme reaches even the remotest interiors of
the district. (Different implementing partners may also be involved)
13. As conveners of the Zonal Level Selection Committee, the Zonal Directors should send,
in respect of the shortlisted entries, all details including original documents furnished by
the applicant duly verified and complete in all respects specifically indicating that the
Conveners of the respective Committees have conducted the second stage verification
process for the entries being recommended. These entries along with Minutes of the
Selection Committee Meetings indicating that entries being recommended have been
verified by the respective Conveners of the Committee, should be sent to Development
Commissioner (Handlooms) within the stipulated period. It may be kept in mind that the
number of entries short-listed by the Zonal Level Committee should not exceed 10 Nos.
in respect of each State/UT.
14. It may also be mentioned that this being a time bound programme, immediate efforts
should be made for wide publicity for entries.
15. It is also suggested that an Affidavit (enclosed) may be taken as per proforma from
concerned weaver stating that he/she is submitting entry on his/her own risk and in case
of any damage, etc. during transportation and unforeseen event, the Central Government
will not be liable to pay any compensation.
A copy of guidelines & application form are enclosed for compliance. These issues with
the approval of Development Commissioner (Handlooms).
Enclosed: Guidelines & Application form
( Anil Raj Kumar )
Addl. Development Commissioner (HL)
To
1. All Zonal Directors
2. All WSCs
3. All State Directors of Handlooms & Textiles
4. All ADCs of O/o DC(HL)
No.10/1/2015-DCH/P&E
CALENDAR OF SCHEDULE FOR THE SANT KABIR AWARD SELECTION PROCESS AND
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE YEAR 2014
Date 29.5.2015
Sant Kabir Award Entries 2014 are to be invited as per the following schedule –
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Last date for submission of entries at Zonal State
level
Selection meetings at Zonal/State Level
Submission of selected entries alongwith affidavit
and duly filled in application and recommendation to
respective Hqrs. Level Selection Committee at New
Delhi
Selection at Hqrs by the Hqrs. Level Selection
Committee
Selection by the Central Level Selection Committee
Award ceremony
By 15th June, 2015
By 30th June, 2015
By 07th July, 2015
By 17th July, 2015
By 27th July, 2015
August, 2015
Copy of guidelines for selection of Sant Kabir Award is enclosed for your
perusal. You would kindly notice that the selection is a three stages process and
requires your close attention and guidance.
The application format is enclosed
with this letter with the request that it may please be given to eligible applicants of
your state/ region free of charge. The application format can also be downloaded
from our website http://www/handlooms.nic.in.
You are requested to inform all National Award Winning Master handloom
weavers, Merit Certificate Holders, State Awardees etc., who are not below 55
years with 20 years experience in the field of handloom as on 31.12.2014 to apply
for Sant Kabir Award.
The last date to submit the application has been fixed as 15th June,2015. It
is requested that meeting of the State Level Selection Committee may kindly be
organized by 30th June,2015 positively and the names of suitable handloom
weavers be sent to this office with recommendations of the Committee for
consideration in the HQrs. Level Selection Committee by 07th July,2015.
Sd/( Anil Raj Kumar)
Addl. Development Commissioner (Handlooms)
To
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All Zonal Directors
All WSCs
All State Directors of Handlooms & Textiles
All ADCs/Director/DDC, O/o DC(Handlooms)
D.C.Handicrafts, R.K.Puram, New Delhi.
APPLICATION FORM FOR NATIONAL AWARD/ SANT KABIR
AWARD-2014
Passport size
Photograph attested
by concerned AD of
HM&SEC or WSC or
RD
PHOTOGRAPH
AFFIXED
FOR WEAVINGPERSON OF DC(HANDLOOM)
SENDING DETAILS OF ENTRIES FOR THE
NATIONAL AWARDS/ SANT KABIR AWARDS
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State
Recommending Agency
For the year
Name L& addr3essl of the weavers in English
Mob.No. & Tel.No/Fax/e.mail
Name of the Weavers in Hindi
Father’s name in English
Father’s name in Hindi
Spouse name in English
Spouse name in Hindi
Date of Birth ( please also furnish attested copy of
document of date of birth) Age as on 31.12.2014
Name of the Weaving practiced
Guru or teacher from whom the Weavers got
initiation and training
Total Experience as on 31.12.2014 from ____to ____
Degree of skill in the Weaving
Mastery over the traditional technique involved in
the Weaving
Ability to evolve new designs
Brief account of the weavers contribution towards
development improvement of the Weaving and its
techniques.
Details of outstanding works /item executed by the
Weavers /have any of them been purchased by ,
museum Temple, at Weaving critics, connoisseurs
of repute Any documents to substantiate the
claim?
Has the Weavers imparted Training in any training
institute, How many weavers of younger
generation trained.
Is the application Weavers an existing State
Awardee or National Merit certificate holder? if
please specify
Give details of other awards winners in the family,
If any, indicating your relationship with such
2014
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Awardee. State Awardee indicating year of National
award indicating year of National merit Certificate,
indicating year.
Details of major exhibition in which the Weavers
has participated either for demonstrating his skill
or for displaying his creations.
how much does the weavers earn every month
approx.
are there any publications/ papers to his/ her
credit
Details of weaving and exhibits of National Award
entry along with 4 different stages of processing of
the exhibits photograph minimum8”X 10” size. If
the exhibits may be submitted.
Price of the Weaving sample/sample submitted.
Do the samples belong to the Weavers if not, to
whom dose it belong ?
Certificate ( if any) from well known institutions or
persons knowledgeable in Handlooms regarding
the Weaver’s ability in the weaving and his
contribution to the development of the Weaving.
details of recognitions, records, if any
Any other details concerning the Weavers which
have not already been brought out in other
columns.
Total period taken for making the entry for
National Award.
Brief note in respect of the entry /product made for
National Award.
(This must be given on separate sheet, in Hindi
and in English duly signed by the application.)
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Whether entry has been made entirely & solely by
the applicant or has also taken assistance from
other
Weavers.
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If yes, details of assistance sought in the
context.
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If Govt. likes to purchase the item submitted, will
you sell the same ?
If yes, indicate the amount of selling
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Affidavit regarding non-claim in case of damage to
the sample
NOTE:
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INCOMPLETE FORM WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION.
EXCEPT THE 1ST Class Magistrate AFFIDAVIT, ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FURNISHED BY
THE APPLICANT MUST BE ATTESTED BY AT LEAST A GAZETTED OFFICER.
PLEASE SPECIFY EACH DOCUMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES ENCLOSED WITH
THE APPLICATION.
CERTIFICATE:
The entry/entries submitted with this application is/are actually made/ produced by
the applicant master Weavers son/Daughter /wife of Shri
and
affidavit to this effect on stamp paper duly signed by 1st Class Magistrate is
enclosed.
(Signature of the Weavers)
Phone No. with STD Code
Mob. No.
The particulars furnished in the application
and in the enclosed documents have been
checked and verified and I certify that the
entry has been made by him/her and
he/she is a genuine weavers.
Name and Signature of certify officer with
full address
with rubber stamp
Signature of the Director/Deputy
Director/DIG, Asstt. Director, under whose
jurisdiction the
(To be filled in by the Convener of the SLSC in respect of only those application which have
been shortlisted by the Committee for next level Committee i.e Headquarter Level
Committee.
certified that the bonafides of the application, his/her particulars as given in the application
and other documents attached here to including the skill level of the artisans has been reascertained/ verified.
(Signature of the convener of the State LevelSelectionCommittee)
(Full name and address with rubber stamp)
AFFIDAVIT
TO BE SUMMITTED ON STAMP PAPER BY THE WEAVERS SUBMITTING
HIS/HER ENTRY FOR COMPETITION OF NATIONAL AWARD 2014.
I Shri/Smt./Miss
born on aged as on 31.12.2014,
S/o W/o D/o Shri
resident of
solemnly hereby
declare and undertake that the item
(Name
of the weaving)
submitted by me for the competition
of National Award for the year 2014 has been the prepared entirely by me and I
have been practicing the weaving
(Name of the weaving)
for
the last
years for the period from
to
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I have been Awarded State Award in the field of handicrafts in the
year
and National Merit Certificate in the field of
handicrafts or handlooms in the year
.
I undertake that if the above statement is found false, I shall be
liable for the action as deemed fit by the competent authority.
I further undertake that I am submitting the above entry for
National Award 2014 at my own risk and responsibility and further
indemnify the Government of India, Office of the Development
Commissioner ( Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, State Government,
DICs, etc. against any loss, damage or theft to the entry which may
occur due to any unforeseen circumstances and on account of
handling and transportation of the entry.
Full Name of the applicant Weavers:
Signature with date
(To be attested by 1st Class Magistrate)
PERFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF BIO-DATA FOR NATIONAL AWARD2014
1. Name (both in Hindi & English)
2. Name of father/husband/Spouse
3. Date & Place of Birth
4. Address with PIN code
5. Education/Training received
6. Tradition of the weaving
7. Total contribution (since when working on the weaving)
8. Participation in India/Foreign Exhibition
9. Any other important point
10. Telephone No/Mobile No, email/Id (if any)
Note:
1. ATTACH BRIEF BACKGROUND NOTE ON WEAVING OR ITEM
SUBMITTED STATING HISTORY & PROCESS OF MAKING.
2. ATTACH A BRIEF PERSONAL PROFILE OF THE APPLICANT
WEAVERS OF NOT MORE ONE PAGE (TYPED)
3. THIS PERFORMA MUST BE FILLED BOTH IN HINDI & ENGLISH
WHEREVER INDICATED.
Signature of weaver