Skill & design initiatives for handicrafts artisans in Varanasi launched
Updated: Sep 26, 2014 03:58:07pm
Varanasi, Sept 26 (KNN) Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar today launched a number of programmes for development of handicrafts here to include skill development of 5000 carpet weavers; 5 months integrated design development for wooden toys , design development workshop on soft stone and souvenir development project.
The launch function was organised at Urban Haat, Chowkaghat here, according to an official release.
These programmes will be carried out in various craft concentration areas of Varanasi. The function was attended by approximately 400 artisans, weavers, manufacturers, exporters and representatives from the handicrafts sector.
On the occasion, the Minister also distributed improved potter’s wheel and improved tools to 50 terracotta artisans and 50 artisans of wooden toys respectively.
Offering his comments, the Minister informed that the improved tools will assist artisans to improve upon the quality of the products, reduce rejections and enhance the productivity.
Further, artisans will be able to compete in the market in terms of price and quality and execute orders in time.
Marketing and design inputs are biggest challenge to the unorganized handicrafts sector and to overcome this initiatives are being taken to support artisans in terms of latest Design inputs, technological innovations and marketing support.
Over 20 artisans of wooden toys, stone carving, meenakari and Zari have been empanelled by HHEC and CCIC for marketing their products in domestic and international market.
Gangwar informed that the artisans’ pension has been increased from Rs 1000/- to Rs 2000/- per month. Further artisans who have received Shilp Guru, National Awards and National Merit Certificate will get Rs 20000/- towards Rail fair annually.
In his welcome address, Development Commissioner (Handloom), Dinesh Kumar informed that handicrafts play a very vital role in the economic development of the country. After agriculture, handicrafts are the second largest employment supporting sector especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Handicrafts not only preserve the rich tradition and culture of the country but also are a major source of foreign earnings.
Kumar called upon the artisans to adopt technological innovations to improve their productivity and competitiveness in the market. Efforts are being taken to ensure that all the artisans are issued Identity cards and have bank account under recently launched Jan DhanYojana.
Kumar also said that linkage of tourism with crafts of Varanasi will provide new dimension to both the sectors in terms of employment generation, business opportunities and exports.
Giving impetus to the Design inputs, the Minister released a book on new Designs of Mural Paintings and Wooden Toys prepared by NCDPD, New Delhi. (KNN/ES)
The launch function was organised at Urban Haat, Chowkaghat here, according to an official release.
These programmes will be carried out in various craft concentration areas of Varanasi. The function was attended by approximately 400 artisans, weavers, manufacturers, exporters and representatives from the handicrafts sector.
On the occasion, the Minister also distributed improved potter’s wheel and improved tools to 50 terracotta artisans and 50 artisans of wooden toys respectively.
Offering his comments, the Minister informed that the improved tools will assist artisans to improve upon the quality of the products, reduce rejections and enhance the productivity.
Further, artisans will be able to compete in the market in terms of price and quality and execute orders in time.
Marketing and design inputs are biggest challenge to the unorganized handicrafts sector and to overcome this initiatives are being taken to support artisans in terms of latest Design inputs, technological innovations and marketing support.
Over 20 artisans of wooden toys, stone carving, meenakari and Zari have been empanelled by HHEC and CCIC for marketing their products in domestic and international market.
Gangwar informed that the artisans’ pension has been increased from Rs 1000/- to Rs 2000/- per month. Further artisans who have received Shilp Guru, National Awards and National Merit Certificate will get Rs 20000/- towards Rail fair annually.
In his welcome address, Development Commissioner (Handloom), Dinesh Kumar informed that handicrafts play a very vital role in the economic development of the country. After agriculture, handicrafts are the second largest employment supporting sector especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Handicrafts not only preserve the rich tradition and culture of the country but also are a major source of foreign earnings.
Kumar called upon the artisans to adopt technological innovations to improve their productivity and competitiveness in the market. Efforts are being taken to ensure that all the artisans are issued Identity cards and have bank account under recently launched Jan DhanYojana.
Kumar also said that linkage of tourism with crafts of Varanasi will provide new dimension to both the sectors in terms of employment generation, business opportunities and exports.
Giving impetus to the Design inputs, the Minister released a book on new Designs of Mural Paintings and Wooden Toys prepared by NCDPD, New Delhi. (KNN/ES)
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