Karkhandar Scheme For Development Of Craft Sector
About Karkhandar Scheme For Development Of Craft Sector
A training and skilling upgradation scheme by the Department of Industries & Commerce and implemented by the Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Government of Jammu & Kashmir wherein passout meritorious trainees and ex-trainees from departmental training centers are identified and are provided skill upgradation training in crafts which are facing human resource crunch as well as in languishing crafts. Registered Karkhanas/Karkhandars are identified who are willing to enroll a batch of trainees and ex-trainees in their Karkhana. A minimum of five trainees for a small Karkhana and a maximum of 10 trainees for a big Karkhana. A minimum of one and a maximum of five training programs per craft shall be considered for the six-month duration of the training program.
Objectives of the Scheme:
- Revive the languishing crafts.
- Upscale the learning techniques of trainees.
- Improve the wage earnings of the craftsmen by leading them into collectivization
- Create linkages with producer organizations to inculcate entrepreneurship skills and aptitude in the trainees.
Vision of the scheme:
The artisans who form the backbone of the craft sector work in an exploitative chain of business leading them to a vicious cycle of poverty and pessimism. A huge number of artisans (mostly the male folk) are forced to abandon the craft activity due to low wage earnings and poor socio-economic status. It is felt that this scheme shall emerge as one of the most effective pathways to address the challenges being faced by the artisan community. Exposing the pass-out trainees to improved productivity procedures adopted by producer groups can lead them to better productivity and leverage their collective skill up-gradation which can help in promoting sustainable livelihoods as the artisans can gain direct access to customized production, new design development, technology-related modifications, and above all can have the pulse of market demands.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a pass-out trainee/ex-trainee from a departmental training center.
- The departmental training center must be run by the Handicrafts & Handloom Department.
- The applicant must have an Aadhaar linked Bank Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will The Benefit Be Provided As A One-Time Assistance?
Yes, the benefit will be provided as one-time assistance.
- Who All Can Apply For The Scheme?
Ans. Meritorious pass-out trainees/ex-trainees of the departmental training centers to opt for registration under the Karkhandar Scheme.
- What Financial Assistance Will Be Provided To The Karkhandar?
The Karkhandar shall be provided a lump sum of [?]25,000/- per batch as expenditure on account of all the logistics needed for running the training program successfully. Logistic Charges/ Honorarium to Trainer/Karkhandar: - [?].2000/- per trainee per month.
- Is There Any Minimum Educational Qualification Required To Avail Of The Benefits Under The Scheme?
No, trainees from any educational background can apply to this scheme.
- Can Pass-Out Trainees Apply To This Scheme As Well?
Yes, both present and pass-out trainees from from departmental training centers are eligible for the Karkhandar Scheme.
- What Is Meant By "Languishing Crafts"?
"Languishing Crafts" include Glazed Pottery, Turquoise craft, and Darning.
- What Is The Maximum Number Of Trainees Allowed Per Karkhana?
A minimum of five trainees for a small Karkhana and a maximum of 10 trainees for a big Karkhana.
- What Is The Duration Of The Craft Training Programme?
The duration of the training programme shall be six months.
- Who Is The Implementing Agency For The Karkhandar Scheme?
Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir is the Implementing Agency for the Karkhandar Scheme.
- What Benefits Under This Scheme Shall Be For The Karkhandar?
Logistic Charges/ Honorarium to Trainer/Karkhandar: Rs. 2,000/- per trainee per month. The Karkhandar is provided a lump sum of Rs. 25,000/- per batch as expenditure on account of all the logistics needed for running the training program successfully, i.e. tools, equipment, looms, raw material, space, etc.
- Will The Financial Assistance Under This Scheme Be Provided In Cash?
No, the disbursement of the amount of financial assistance shall be through DBT mode only.
- Can I Apply Offline To This Scheme?
No, as of now the scheme accepts applications only through offline mode.
- What If I Apply To This Scheme But Have To Leave The Training Programme Midway?
The applicant is required to sign an undertaking that he/she intends to undergo the Karkhandar scheme and in no case, he/she shall leave
the course midway. In case he/she leaves the course midway, then in such a case he/she shall refund the entire stipend.
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