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Clear filtersUttarakhand State Shilp Ratna Award
The Uttarakhand State Shilp Ratna Award is an annual recognition program that honors skilled artisans and craftspeople from Uttarakhand for their excellence in traditional crafts. Run by the Uttarakhand government, the scheme celebrates and rewards 25 artisans each year who have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting traditional arts and crafts of the state.
View Details"Design Development Training For Master Crafts Persons" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
This scheme, run under the Development of Handicrafts programme, provides design and development training to experienced master craftspersons in Puducherry. The training teaches modern design techniques and artistic methods to help traditional craftspeople make their products more attractive and sellable to customers. The goal is to preserve and improve traditional handicrafts while increasing their market value and demand.
View DetailsMission Solar Charkha
Mission Solar Charkha is a pilot scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to create employment through traditional spinning and weaving. The scheme sets up Solar Charkha Clusters in focal villages and surrounding areas within 8-10 kilometers radius. It aims to provide modern solar-powered equipment to spinners and weavers, combining traditional crafts with renewable energy.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Research & Development Scheme
This is a research and development scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to study and understand the handicraft sector across India. It conducts surveys and studies about the economic, social, and aesthetic aspects of traditional crafts and the artisans who make them. The scheme generates information and feedback that helps the government plan better policies and programs for handicraft workers and their communities.
View DetailsMotorisation Of Traditional Crafts
The Motorisation of Traditional Crafts scheme is run by the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha. It aims to help traditional fishermen increase their income and improve their livelihoods by providing support to motorize their traditional non-motorized fishing boats and crafts. This scheme enables fishermen to modernize their equipment while continuing traditional fishing practices.
View DetailsUpgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development
USTTAD is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to support artisans and craftspeople working in traditional arts and crafts. The scheme focuses on upgrading skills and providing training to help traditional craftspeople improve their craft quality and income. It aims to preserve India's rich cultural heritage while making traditional arts more economically viable for practitioners.
View Details"Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
This scheme, run by the Department of Industries and Commerce in Puducherry, provides financial grants to registered handicraft societies. It aims to strengthen coordination and skill development among traditional craftspeople and artisans. The grants support societies in organizing or participating in exhibitions to promote and sell their handicraft products.
View DetailsRevised Education Scheme For Children Of Artisans/Weavers Of Handicrafts And Handloom Departments
This is a scholarship scheme run by the Industries and Commerce Department of the Jammu and Kashmir government. It provides financial support to help children of artisans and weavers working in handicrafts and handloom sectors complete their education. The scheme aims to encourage education among families involved in traditional crafts and weaving work.
View DetailsMill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme
The Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme is a Gujarat government initiative designed to support handloom weavers and weaving organizations by reducing the cost of yarn purchases. The scheme provides subsidies on yarn bought from NHDC (National Handloom Development Corporation) depots and covers freight charges. It aims to help weavers below the poverty line continue their traditional craft affordably.
View DetailsHandicraft Mela Participation
This scheme, run by the Gujarat government, helps artisans and handicraft workers showcase and sell their handmade products at government-sponsored fairs and exhibitions across Gujarat and other states. It aims to give traditional craftspeople direct access to customers and preserve India's rich handicraft heritage. The scheme reduces costs for artisans by providing subsidized stall space and marketing support.
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