“Through skilling and upskilling artisans and weavers with industry-based training programs, our aim is to make the beneficiaries self-reliant by linking them with the industry and providing a platform for showcasing their products at the national and international trade fairs”, says Mr. Krishan Kumar, CEO, Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC).

To know and understand more about the initiatives from the HCSSC, capacity building of artisans and weavers, curriculum development for the sector at the school level, etc. we conversed with Mr. Krishan Kumar, CEO, Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC). Read on to know more