EDII-backed Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav begins in Mysuru today

Mysuru, Feb 24 (KNN) The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad is organising a Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav at JSS Mysore Urban Haat from February 24 to March 5, 2023.

The Handicraft Utsav is being organised under the Hastakala Setu Yojan in collaboration with Industrial Extension Cottage (Indext-C), Government of Gujarat and Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries. The exhibition will be inaugurated by K.M. Gayathri, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Mysuru.

As per reports, over 60 craftsmen from the state are participating in the Utsav to exhibit, demonstrate and trade rich customary art and craft like Patola weaving, Shawl weaving, Kutchi-Embroidery, Arjakh Block Print, Tie & Dye (Bandhej), Zari-Zardosi work, Bead work, Wooden & Metal art work, Jewellery & accessories, Nail painting, Home decor & furnishings, leather work etc. 

The Hastakala Setu Yojan, a unique initiative by the Gujarat government aimed at transforming rural entrepreneurship. Its primary objective is to create new entrepreneurs at each district; enhance potential of existing entrepreneurs; create additional jobs and livelihood options through new enterprises; conduct district-wise demand study (covering clusters) to enable in-depth study of demand and growth potential in the district with respect to existing and futuristic sectors.

Under this scheme, each district will have Gujarat Cottage Industries Development Centre (GCIDC) to fulfil various need-based support required for the project. The project commenced in 2020 and the second phase started from May 2021. It plans to cover 33 districts in a span of three years.

The event is being conducted under the guidance of Satya Ranjan Acharya, Director, Entrepreneurship Education, EDII, Ahmedabad.  (KNN Bureau)