Handicrafts constitute an important segment of
the de-centralized/unorganized sector of our
economy. It is mainly a rural based sector which
has its reach in backward and in-accessible
areas. Originally, handicraft started as a part time
activity in the rural areas, however it has now
transformed into a flourishing economic activity
due to significant market demand over the years.
Handicrafts have big potential as they hold the key
for sustaining not only the existing set of millions
of artisans, but also for increasingly large number
of new entrants in the crafts activity. Presently,
handicraft sector is contributing substantially
towards employment generation and exports but
this sector has suffered due to its unorganized
nature along with additional constraints like lack
of education, capital, and poor exposure to new
technologies, absence of market intelligence and
poor institutional framework.
At present, the office of Development
Commissioner (Handicraft) is implementing the
following seven schemes for promotion and
development of handicraft sector:
-
Baba Saheb Hastshilp Vikas Yojana
- Design and Technology Up-gradation
- Marketing Support and Services
- Research and development
- Human and Resource Development
- Handicrafts Artisans Comprehensive
Welfare Scheme
- Infrastructure and Technology Development
Scheme
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