Santosh Kumar Gangwar Launches Major Programmes for Handicraft Development in Varanasi Souvenier Development Project, Major Skill and Design Initiatives for Handicrafts Artisans Launched

In a major function organized at Urban Haat, Chowkaghat, Varanasi today, Minister of State for Textiles (Independent Charge), Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched number of programmes for development of Handicrafts in Varanasi. Skill Development of 5000 carpet weavers , 5 Months Integrated Design Development for wooden toys , Design Development workshop on soft stone and Souvenir Development project were among the few programmes inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister. These programmes will be carried out in various craft concentration areas of Varanasi. The function was attended by approx. 400 artisans, weavers, manufacturers , exporters and representatives from Handicrafts sector. On the occasion ,Hon'ble Minister also distributed improved potters wheel and improved tools to 50 terracotta artisans and 50 artisans of wooden toys respectively.