Margherita, in his inaugural address, emphasized the importance of preserving India’s rich craft heritage while adapting to modern market needs. He stated that this initiative represents a crucial investment in our artisans and handloom workers. By equipping them with advanced skills and knowledge, we are not only preserving our traditional arts but also ensuring that our craft sectors remain competitive and vibrant, he added.
Margherita said that the Handloom and Handicraft sector in India has always been very rich and the artisans and weavers are an integral part of the economy and culture of this country.
The minister informed that under the Bunkar and Karigar Utthan Upskilling Programme, 70 clusters in the Handicrafts sector and 30 clusters in the Handloom sector will receive focused upskilling through training programme. He encouraged the artisans and weavers across the country to take the full advantage of this programme and upgrade themselves with more skills and technologies.U.G. Brahma, Minister, Handloom, Textile & Sericulture, Government of Assam also addressed the attendees, emphasizing the program’s significance for regional development. He said that as large number of people in Assam are associated with weaving, this initiative will benefit them. He also added that the State government has also come up with various flagship schemes in this sector for the betterment of the handloom Sector.
