With the aim of further promoting investment in cultural heritage of the first state of Rajasthan Handmade Policy 2022 was introduced by the state government on September 17, 2022. Industry Minister Shakuntla Rawat said the goal of Rajasthan Handicraft Policy-2022 is to provide better marketing arrangements for the improving handicrafts, restoring traditional and extinct arts and creating new job opportunities. (Also read: It’s time to tap into the potential of handicrafts and textiles )
“The main goal of the Rajasthan Handicrafts Policy-2022 is to establish essential infrastructure in the state for the industry. Shakuntla Rawat said the state’s products are exportable and gain an international reputation.
“To empower artisans, the policy has provisions such as organizing a national handicraft week every year, state awards in various categories, branding, e-marketing. , social security, lending facilities, scholarships and support to participate in fairs such as craft villages This also includes provisions for handicraft zones, design centers, centers sales center and established the General Department of Handicrafts,” she added.
Rawat also said that the sector not only provides jobs for local people but also collects foreign currency for the state. The state has about 60,000 craftsmen and artisans. In the year 2020-21, Handicrafts are valuable 6205.32 crore exported from Rajasthan; Besides, Gems and Jewelry are valuable 4067.36 crore, Value of textiles 5729.29 crore, Readymade garment value Value 1764.40 crore and Carpet / Dari 464.70 crore was also exported.
“Exports of handicrafts from the State are constantly increasing. It should be recalled that in 2016 the World Handicraft Council (WCC) declared Jaipur a ‘World Craft City’ because of the The gate is decorated with havelis, its jharokhas, Rawat said, with crafts, paintings, murals and other types of crafts flourishing in the city.
“Keeping in mind the development of handicrafts and raising the level of artisans, for the first time, in the ‘Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme-2019’, Handicrafts were included in the ‘Field’ Thrust’ and be eligible for additional benefits,” she added.
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