India, Sept. 9 -- The Delhi government will roll out a Rs.50 crore skill enhancement scheme in 2025-26 to train more than 13,900 youth in Khadi, handloom and cottage industries, officials said on Monday. The programme, aimed at turning heritage crafts into sustainable employment opportunities, will be implemented through the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB) in partnership with NSDC, NIESBUD, ATDC and NGOs.

Industries minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who chaired a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, said the scheme will "not only revive India's centuries-old techniques but also integrate them with digital and AI-driven skills to make the crafts sector relevant in modern markets." He added, "This scheme aims to preserve...