Skill Development Training Program for Industry and Artisans (SDTPIA)

About the Skill Development Training Program for Industry and Artisans (SDTPIA)

Key Objectives

• Organize technical and design-led workshops (1 to 3 days) in traditional heritage craft clusters to update local artisans on global design trends.
• Implement customized Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling (SRU) programs tailored to specific handicraft export demands.
• Familiarize artisans with advanced tools, eco-friendly raw materials, and cost-effective production methods.
• Introduce standardized quality check (QC) parameters to reduce production rejection rates in export markets.
• Establish collaborations between experienced master craftspeople, export houses, and design institutes.