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Clear filtersSpecial Incentive Scheme for Women of Tharu, Boksa and Other Tribes (For Training and Marketing)
This scheme, run by the Uttarakhand government, helps tribal women artisans from Tharu, Boksa, and other tribal communities improve their livelihoods. It provides specialized training in traditional crafts and skills, combined with marketing support to sell their products. The scheme also offers financial assistance to help women participate in training programs and market their handicrafts.
View DetailsShilp Guru Award
The Shilp Guru Award is a national honor created by the Ministry of Textiles to recognize and celebrate master craftspersons in handicrafts. This award acknowledges the exceptional skill, dedication, and lifetime contributions of legendary artisans who have preserved and promoted India's rich and diverse craft heritage. The scheme honors craftspeople whose work represents the best of Indian traditional craftsmanship.
View DetailsScheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries
SFURTI is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to strengthen traditional industries across India. It aims to make traditional crafts and industries more productive, competitive, and sustainable. The scheme provides support to traditional industry clusters to modernize and improve their market reach.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA
The National Handicrafts Development Programme's Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme helps artisans and weavers set up their own shops called emporia (retail stores). These shops are opened in good business locations using the organization's own or rented buildings. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Textiles to support traditional craftspeople in selling their products directly to customers.
View DetailsPoompuhar State Award
Poompuhar State Award is a recognition and financial assistance scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi. It honors skilled artisans and craftspeople who have made significant contributions to traditional crafts and handlooms in Tamil Nadu. Awardees receive monetary rewards, a gold medal, and other recognition along with potential pension benefits.
View DetailsPoompuhar District Craft Award
The Poompuhar District Craft Award is a recognition programme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi in 2011-2012. It honours skilled artisans and craftspeople across districts in Tamil Nadu for their contributions to traditional crafts. The award celebrates excellence in handloom and handicraft work at the district level.
View DetailsDEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS
The Development of Handicrafts scheme is a Puducherry government initiative to preserve and revive traditional and vanishing handicraft trades in the territory. It aims to restore the cultural and economic significance of handicrafts through training, skill development, and support for artisans and craftspeople. The scheme helps keep traditional crafts alive while creating livelihood opportunities for citizens interested in handicraft trades.
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