| Office Of
Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts),Ministry Of Textiles,GoI |
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Handicrafts Sector is able to provide substantial direct employment to the
artisans and others engaged in the trade and also employment to many input
industries in recognition of the above facts , the Government of India set-up an
autonomous All India Handicrafts Board in 1952. |
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The promotion of handicrafts
industries is the primary responsibilities of State Governments. However , the
Office of the Development Commissioner [Handicrafts] has been implementing
various departmental schemes at the central level to supplement state’s
activities in the handicrafts sector besides the new thrust areas.
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The Office of the Development
Commissioner [Handicrafts] functions under Ministry of Textiles for promotion
and exports of handicrafts. The office is headed by Development Commissioner
[Handicrafts]. It advices the Government of India on matters relating to the
Development and Exports of Handicrafts and assists the State Government in
Planning and Executing Development Schemes for handicrafts.
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Development Commissioner [Handicrafts ] |
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Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
West Block:7, R.K. Puram , New delhi -110066 |
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