The  Human Resource Development Scheme has been formulated to provide qualified and trained workforce capable of establishing a strong production base coupled with improvement, quality and use of appropriate techniques, processes and innovative designs to meet present day market requirements.

1.Training through Institutions

2.Training in Innovative Designs

3.Training of Artisans

4.Conducting Seminars/Workshops

(1)     TRAINING THROUGH ESTABLISHED INSTITUTIONS

(a)    Objectives :

To upgrade the existing skill as well as to add the additional skill to Handicrafts artisans through existing vocational institutions/Industrial Training Institutes/Polytechnics etc. who are imparting skill based training such as carpentary, welding, tailoring, carpet weaving etc.   Handicrafts artisans shall get the benefit of exposure/interaction with the other courses allied to the crafts i.e. wood carvers shall get the benefit of carpentry, Embroidery artisans shall get benefit of trailoring etc.  Training of handicrafts artisans through such Institutions will bring in systematic approach for continuous and sustainable development of artisans community, fruitful employment, as well as strong pro9duction base for meeting the short production cycle of International market.

(b)        Eligibility of Institutions

            I.          The Technical Training Institutes such as Industrial Training Institutes,
                        Polytechnics and Vocational Institutes recognized by Central Govt/
                        Concerned State Government/Universities run by Govt. as well as reputed        
                        NGOs and Rehabilitation Institutions etc.

            II.         Institutes should have at least 3 years experience in imparting training in
                         carpentry, carpet weaving, block printing, Embroidery tailoring etc.

            III.       Should have sufficient premises for imparting the training in craft activity/
                        Establishment of workshop/laboratories.

            IV        Should have necessary power connection for operating machinery and
                        Tools.

            V.        Should have necessary administrative/technical staff for maintenance of
                        Requisite records and imparting training.

            VI.       Should device sysmatic syllabus containing theory wherever applicable as
                        Well as practicals.

( C)      Nature of Training    

*   Long term course varying from 4-9 months (depending on the craft up to 4 batches per year.

*   Short term course varying from 1-3 months (depending on craft up to 12 batches per year.

*   No of trainees – 10 per batch (Maximum) (Both long term and short term)

(d)        Financial Parameters

NOTE :

i)          The recurring grant of Rs. 10.64 lakhs per year will be provided for a period of 5 years.

ii)         Total cost for 5 year per Institute = 24.00 + 10.64 x 5 = Rs. 77.20 lakhs

(e)       Funding pattern

             50% of the sanctioned amount will be released as first installment and balance amount will be released as second and final installment in the shape of reimbursement after receipt of requisite audited statement of expenditure, Utilisation certificate in GFR-19 A format, final report on the training programme and other required documents etc.

(f)        Submission of application

            Filled in application as per Performa to be submitted at the concerned Handicrafts Marketing and Service Extension Centre (HM&SEC)/Regional Offices/H.Qr., New Delhi.

NOTE :

            An MOU has to be signed by the Institution/Implementing agency to run the training programme for a minimum period of five years successfully.

( 2 )      Training in Innovative Designs for the persons involved in Pattern making/Talim writing/Plaster/Rubber Moulds/Block making etc.

A)  Objective
          Artisans involved in Hand block printing, Terracotta etc. depend on the Block maker, POP mould maker etc, which are totally different skill oriented activities.   Thus development of skill in such backward integrated activity is essential for sustainance and developnment of Handicrafts.   This scheme aims to train the artisans involved in pattern making, stencil making etc. for uniform specification and increase in production.


B)  Eligibility
1.   State Initiated Design Centre (SIDC)

1. Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT)
2. Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)
3. National Institure of Design (NID)
4. Indian Institute of Craft Development (IICD)
5. National Centre for Design & Product Development (NCDPD)
6. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
7. Institute of Arts and Crafts
8. State Handicrafts Dev. Corpn.
9. Craft Councils
10. Reputed NGOs etc.

(c)       Financial parameter
            Batch size                                             :           10 trainees( Maximum)
            Duration                                               :           Upto 3 months

(d)        Funding Pattern

              50% of the sanctioned amount will be released as first installment and balance amount will be released as second and final i9nstallment in the shape of reimbursement after receipt of requisite audited statement of expenditure, Utilisation certificate in GFR-19 A format, final report on the training programme and other required documents etc.

(f)        Submission of application :   

            Filled in application as per performa to be submitted at the concerned Handicrafts Marketing and Service Extension Centre (HM&SEC)/Regional Office/H.Qr. New Delhi.

(3)  TRAINING OF ARTISANS/SHG LEADERS/NGO IN CAPACITY BUILDING

a)         Objectives

The scheme aims to train the artisans & NGOs, potential entrepreneur and SHG leaders in non-technical skills such as micro finance/entrepreneurship development/preparation of business plans/preparation of project reports/ packaging/ export procedures/Documentation  etc.

b)         Eligible Organizations
         * NISSET
         * EDI
         * Institute of Packaging
         * Institutions of Management/Export
         * Registered organization bodies, etc.

c)         Financial parameters
           
Maximum amount of Rs. 2.00 lakhs will be given as financial assistance for per batch of 20 participants ( i.e. maximum).   The said assistance includes the following components :  

Ideally the duration of the training shall be from 2 to 5 days, depending on the nature of the training  programme and financial assistance will be restricted accordingly.

d)         Funding Pattern
           
50% of the sanctioned amount will be released as first installment and balance amount will be released as second and final installment in the shape of reimbursement after receipt of requisite audited statement of expenditure, utilization certificate in GFR 19-A format,  final report on the training programme and other required documents etc.

e)         Submission of application

            Filled in application as per Performa to be submitted at the concerned Handicrafts Marketing and Service Extension Centre(HM&SEC)/Regional Office/ Hqrs., New Delhi.

Conducting Seminars/Workshops

(4) CONDUCTING SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

a)       Objectives

            For continuous dissemination and creation of awareness about schemes/ programmes technological developments, market intelligence etc. amongst Artisans and stakeholder of Handicrafts sector, sharing of experience with the experts for adoption of best practices and improving the scheme bases on suggestions/discussion and experience faced by handicrafts artisans and persons involved in this sector.

b)         Eligible Organizations

Central /State Govt. Handicrafts Corporations
Organizations involved in the development  of  technology and design.
3.               Reputed NGOs engaged in development of handicrafts, etc.

c)         Financial parameters

The financial assistance will be given for the following components towards conducting seminar/workshop.  Minimum number of participants/beneficiaries shall not be less than 100 shall be chosen from various Clusters of the state or neighboring states.   Number of participants from any single organization shall be restricted to 5 or less.

Duration of the seminar/workshop shall be 2 to 5 days depending on the nature of the programme and financial assistance will be restricted accordingly

d)         Funding Pattern
           
50% of the sanctioned amount will be released as first installment and balance amount will be released as second and final installment in the shape of reimbursement after receipt of requisite audited statement of expenditure, final report on the workshop/seminar and other required documents etc.

e)         Submission of application