Shilp Didi Mahotsav | 31 Aug 2024
Recently, the Union Minister of Textiles visited the 'Shilp Didi Mahotsav' at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, showcasing the government's dedication to empowering female artisans (known as Shilp Didis) through the Shilp Didi Programme.
- The office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles has launched the 'Shilp Didi Programme' on a pilot basis for 100 days.
- A baseline survey identified 100 women artisans, known as Shilp Didis, representing 72 districts across 23 states, covering a total of 30 different crafts.
- The primary objective of the Programme is to foster economic empowerment and financial independence among female artisans throughout India.
- The initiatives commenced with e-training from June 2024 and includes components of E-commerce on-boarding, Entrepreneurship Development, Regulatory and social media On-boarding, Marketing Opportunities, etc.
- Initiatives for the Upliftment of Artisans: PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana, Mega Cluster Scheme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme, and One District One Product.