KUPWARA, DECEMBER 30: Handicraft Department Kupwara today conducted a one day Awareness cum Registration Camp at Trehgam in which Artisans from 04 blocks viz. Trehgam, Kralpora, Keran and Tangdar participated. Assistant Director Handicrafts, Muzamil Hussain Chowdry was Chief Guest, on the occasion.
Principal GHSS Meelyal, Shariq Mohiddin, Handicrafts Training officer Trehgam, Md Abzal Mir, BDC Chairperson Meelyal and Bank Representatives, besides, large number of artisans participated in the camp.
On the occasion, Assistant Director Handicrafts said that the government is committed for upliftment of artisans by introducing various welfare schemes and programmes. He impressed upon the unemployed educated youth to enrol themselves with the department to take advantage of government schemes.
It was informed that 111 girls have already completed their training under various trades from these 04 blocks. These trades include Wood Carving, Carpet, Aari Sepal, Crewl and Sozni.
It was also informed that 40 girls including 20 each from Kralpora and Karnah blocks have been recently trained under Aspirational District Programme. The trainees were undergoing skill training with a monthly honorarium of Rs.1000. Besides, 36 Self Help Groups (SHG) of artisans have also been registered by the department for special financial assistance.
Meanwhile, many experts spoke and highlighted the role of department in providing skill training to the youth in far flung areas.
On the occasion, 54 female candidates from different blocks were registered for training under various skills.
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