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Oct 18, 2007

Welfare board for handicraft artisans

The Rural Industries Minister, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, has inaugurated a welfare board for handicraft artisans. Artisans from across the State can join the board and there is no enrolment fee. Even those who are members of women self help groups and make handicrafts can join. According to a release, the head quarters of the board functions in Chennai. The members get benefits such as assistance for education and medical expenses if there is an accident, pension and compensation to the family on death or accident of the member. Application forms are available at Poompuhar outlets. For details, contact the Regional Manager, Poompuhar, Tamilnadu Handicraft Development Board, 1239, Big Bazaar Street, Coimbatore. Mobile number: 98422-92825, 0422-2391055.

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