Srinagar, Nov 6 || In order to preserve traditional crafts, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday approved Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s scheme to introduce heritage and skill-based livelihoods courses under the skill development department.
The J&K Chief Minister’s Office said on X on Thursday, “J&K Government has approved the 'Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses' under the Skill Development Department.
“The Scheme will revive 7 traditional Craft Courses across 25 units in Government ITIs/Polytechnics with an intake capacity of 500 students, with stipends for trainees and honorarium for instructors. A step towards preserving heritage and promoting skill-based livelihoods in J&K.”
The scheme is a significant move to preserve traditional crafts and promote skill-based livelihoods in the Union Territory.