<h1>Delhi handicrafts state awards for 24 categories set women-reserved Shilpkar slot, higher cash prizes, and two-tier selection.</h1> Delhi government guidelines prescribe the framework for conferring Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar and Rajya Dakshata Puraskar across 24 handicrafts categories, comprising six Shilpkar awards (including one reserved for women) and 18 Dakshata awards; this formalises category-wise recognition and reservation within the state awards scheme. The revised award structure increases cash prizes to Rs 1 lakh for Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar and Rs 75,000 for Rajya Dakshata Puraskar; this enhances the monetary incentive for awardees. The guidelines require applicants to submit two work samples in different categories with technical particulars and mandate a two-tier selection process (screening and skill test) with final selection by a state-level committee; this standardises application evidence and adjudication.