Shri Krishan Kumar CEO HCSSC Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Chief Executive Officer Krishan Kumar CEO HCSSC

Enabling livelihoods through Skill Development in Handicrafts and Carpet Sector

“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…

Need for Skill Development and Vocational Training for Traditional Handicrafts and Carpet Clusters in India

Being mostly unorganized and predominantly family-bound or promoted by SHGs, the handicrafts sector faces a severe shortage of skills and knowledge that can help the sector grow, sustain and scale. How does the lack of skills affect the artisans and handicraft clusters? Let’s look at few important aspects of why skilling and vocational training should…