Explanation:

Recently, the government of Jammu and Kashmir unveiled the ‘Karkhandar’ scheme.

This is a significant development as the move signifies an attempt for giving a fresh impetus to the training in handicraft sector in the Union Territory.

The move is being seen as a unique concept as far the upliftment of artisans and weavers through training is concerned.

It will help to promote the traditional handicraft work and art of Jammu and Kashmir.

This is being touted as a landmark decision that will give a fresh lease of life to the craft scene of the UT and especially to the languishing crafts.

The scheme will boost the crafts having good potential for future growth and also the crafts which are languishing ones will also be promoted through the scheme.

The scheme will identify and impart training to the crafts which are lacking in the human resource factor.

Such arts include walnut wood carving, silver filigree, carpet, Kani shawl weaving, Khatamband and paper machine crafts.