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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"Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme
This scheme, run by the Department of Industries and Commerce in Puducherry, provides training in traditional handicrafts using the Gurukulam model (learning from master craftspeople). It aims to help rural poor people learn valuable craft skills and find better employment opportunities. The training helps preserve traditional handicraft knowledge while creating new livelihoods for trainees.
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 DetailsShri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana
The Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana is a Gujarat state scheme that helps craftspeople working in cottage industries get bank loans and financial support. The scheme connects eligible artisans and small craftspeople with nationalized banks, cooperative banks, public sector banks, and private banks to access credit. This helps craftspeople grow their small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
View DetailsPM Vishwakarma
PM Vishwakarma is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It provides complete support to traditional artisans and craftspeople across India to grow their businesses and reach new customers. The scheme helps skilled workers in trades like carpentry, metalwork, and textiles upgrade their skills and products.
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 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.
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 DetailsMarketing Assistance Scheme
The Marketing Assistance Scheme is a Karnataka state initiative that empowers Scheduled Caste (SC) leather artisans by helping them sell their products through Lidkar Leather Emporia under the Lidkar brand. The scheme protects artisans from exploitation by middlemen and ensures regular purchase of their leather products based on market demand. It is managed to support traditional leather craftspeople and strengthen their livelihoods through organized marketing channels.
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