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All India · Skill / YouthAlso known as: USTTAD – Upgrading Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts · USTTAD · उस्ताद – पारंपरिक कलाओं/शिल्पों में कौशल उन्नयन
Skill upgradation training for minority-community artisans to preserve and improve traditional craft skills.
| Scheme | USTTAD – Upgrading Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts (Minority Artisans) |
|---|---|
| For | Skill / Youth |
| Where | All India |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹18,000 |
| Department | Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Indian citizens. Family income up to ₹6 lakh a year. Age: 18–60.
Free 3–6 month skill upgrade training in traditional crafts for minority artisans · ₹1,000–₹1,500/month stipend + free tool kit + certification + market linkage support (about ₹18,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Minority Community Certificate (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi), Age Proof (14–45 years), Educational Certificate (Class 5 minimum), Bank Account, Proof of Craft/Trade Involvement.
Apply online on the official website: https://usttad.amitsha.gov.in/
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