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.

The scheme will be implemented throughout the UT by Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu and Kashmir.

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

One of the major positive outcomes of the scheme will be that the manpower that is generated on a routine basis through various training programmes by the department in the form of trainees will now get a competitive edge.

Under the scheme the meritorious trainees will be given RS 2000/month as honorarium and the trainer will get Rs 2000/month for each trainee and plus Rs 25000/- for logistics, raw materials etc.