Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- This significant financial allocation, disbursed to the respective Assistant Directors of Handicrafts and Handloom, underscores the Government's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich artisanal heritage of the region while ensuring the welfare and economic upliftment of craftsmen.

The Karkhandar Scheme, notified in 2021, is a landmark initiative designed to revive languishing crafts like pottery and foster sustainable development of the craft sector in UT of J&K. Implemented by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, the scheme aims to empower artisans, enhance skill development, and boost the livelihoods of craftsmen through structured interventions.

Highlighting its role in revival of languishing craf...