The Directorate of Industries & Commerce has invited applications from indigenous artisans of Nagaland for the State Level Award in the field of Handicraft and Tribal Textiles.
According to the Directorate, applicants must be bona fide artisans of Nagaland who have been actively engaged in the handicraft and tribal textile sector for a minimum of five years. The minimum age for eligibility is 18 years, while government employees are not eligible to apply.
Application forms will be available from September 1, 2025, at the Textile Branch, Room No. 62 (Top Floor), Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. Forms can be collected on all working days during office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The completed application forms, along with samples or articles, must be submitted in person to the same office on or before September 30, 2025. The Directorate cautioned that applications received after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances. It further added that the craft categories will be attached along with the forms.