SRINAGAR, AUGUST 2021: In a significant development, the Government today issued orders for giving a fresh impetus to the trai

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 2021: In a significant development, the Government today issued orders for giving a fresh impetus to the training in handicraft sector in the UT by unveiling the ‘KARKHANDAR’ scheme which is a unique concept as far the upliftment of artisans and weavers through training is concerned. The scheme will be implemented throughout the UT by Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir/ Jammu. Speaking on the development, Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah, termed this a landmark decision that will give a fresh lease of life to the craft scene of the UT and especially to the languishing crafts . The Director also said that the scheme will not only boost those crafts which have good potential but also the languishing ones. Among the languishing crafts the crafts like Glazed tiles, Silver ware and filligree will be taken on for full revival in the first instance, he added. The manpower generated through various training programmes by the department in the form of trainees will now get an edge as the trainees will get training from the experienced trainers in nearby karkhanas and those trainers now can be National/ State/ Shilp Guru awardees/ Master crafts person of repute in their respective crafts. The main thrust of the scheme shall be to identify and impart skill upgradation training in such crafts which are facing human resource crunch like walnut wood carving, silver filigree, carpet, kanishawl weaving, khatamband and Paper Machie crafts. Under the scheme the meritorious trainees will be given RS 2000/month as honorarium and the trainer will get Rs 2000/month for each trainee and plus Rs 25000/- for logistics, raw materials etc. The aim of the this scheme is to transfer the skill set of the master craftsmen to the younger generation as this was a general observation that the skill transfer from the master craftsmen to the younger generation was happening at a snail’s pace. By virtue of this scheme, the practical knowledge sharing between the skilled and those who who want to equip themselves in the practical aspects of the particular trade will happen at a fast pace and in a time bound manner. This scheme is in addition to some already launched major schemes that include Artisan Credit Card Scheme and Scheme of Financial Assistance to the Cooperatives for the artisans and weavers of the UT.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16: Ms. Safina Baig, DDC Chairperson, Baramulla today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.

The DDC Chairperson apprised the Lt Governor about various developmental demands of her constituency, besides other issues of public importance.

Similarly, Dr. Shamshad Shan, DDC Chairperson, Ramban met the Lt Governor and submitted a memorandum of issues and demands pertaining to construction of mini Hydro Power Projects at various locations of Ramban; sanction of new bank branches; strengthening of health infrastructure and creation of new Education zones in Ramban.

The Lt Governor, while interacting with the DDC Chairpersons observed that the Government is sensitive towards the issues of the people and is taking comprehensive measures for the redressal of the same at the earliest.

We are working with the agenda of holistic development of all the regions of the UT, besides putting in concerted efforts to meet the developmental aspirations of the people, the Lt Governor added.

The Lt Governor also urged the visiting DDC Chairpersons to continue their sustained endeavours for promoting the welfare of people on all fronts.

Later, Sh. Mir Junaid, President Jammu & Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP) also called on the Lt Governor and highlighted various issues of public importance pertaining to execution of developmental projects in Handwara area; interior road connectivity in Srinagar; development of sports etc.

He also appreciated the Lt Governor-led UT government for the efforts to reach out to the public at grassroot level.

The Lt Governor assured Sh. Junaid that all the issues projected by him would be looked into meticulously for their early redressal.

Government rolls out much awaited ‘Karkhandar’ scheme to revive traditional crafts of UT

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