Discover India's transformative Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, designed to uplift the traditional skills and crafts sector. With a ₹13,000 crore budget over five years, this initiative offers low-interest loans and skill enhancement to artisans, targeting 18 crafts including blacksmiths, potters, tailors, and more. The scheme aims to bridge financial gaps and empower artisans for quality and productivity. Success lies in seamless execution and digital tools for targeted delivery, potentially setting a precedent for similar trades.
4 Sep 2023The government has expanded the support to artisans involved in agarbatti making as part of a programme aimed at making India self-reliant in the production incensed sticks
2 min read6 Sep 2020The cool Himalayan winds flavour oolongs, sencha and silver needles from a tea estate located in the north-east of India
2 min read21 Aug 2020Artisanal tea from Bihar is grown on river-fed land, cultivated naturally and offers sustenance to the local community
2 min read26 Jun 2020The Artisan Lab, a new concept store and cafe in Delhi offers leather-trimmed furnishings, statement terrariums and burnt cheesecakeIndian regional cuisines are in the limelight with a new cookbook win
2 min read20 Jul 2019Artisan chocolate makers and innovators work with high quality coverture chocolate or else they source cocoa beans from specific estates or regions to make small batch single origin chocolate products
4 min read2 Sep 2021A 19-day outreach programme hosted by Delhi's Asian Heritage Foundation showcases Indian crafts and explores new business possibilities for artisans
4 min read12 Oct 2018Hamiast, a new online portal showcases products sourced from farmers and artisans from remote corners of J&K
1 min read23 Sep 2018Indian cheese producers are waking up to the business potential of artisanal goat cheese
6 min read26 Aug 2018Indian artisans are finding new platforms to forge a brand identity for traditional crafts
1 min read25 May 2018The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared