Lok Sabha Question No. 200 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Skill Development of Artisans and Craftsmen
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *200

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISANS AND CRAFTSMEN

- *200.  SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for skill development of artisans and craftsmen in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  of  these  skill  development  schemes/programmes  also  include  imparting advanced training to loom weavers, particularly in Mau and Ballia districts of Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the financial outlay for these two districts during the last three years?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (D) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *200 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024 REGARDING 'SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISANS AND CRAFTSMEN'

(a)  to  (d)  Under  the  Government  of  India's  Skill  India  Mission  (SIM)  ,  the  Ministry  of  Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive  network  of  skill  development  centres  /  institutes  etc.  under  various  schemes,  viz. Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  Jan  Sikhshan  Sansthan  (JSS),  National Apprenticeship  Promotion  Scheme  (NAPS)  and  Craftsman  Training  Scheme  (CTS)  through Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs),  to  all  the  sections  of  the  society  including  the  artisans  and craftsman like loom weavers.

The government has prioritized the development of artisans and craftsmen by offering skill enhancement  programs  tailored  to  their  unique  needs.  Programs  under  PMKVY  certify  and upskill  artisans  and  craftsmen  based  on  their  existing  expertise,  and  specialized  training.  The concerned  Sector  Skill  Councils  collaborate  with  industry  experts  to  ensure  the  training  aligns with market trends and consumer demands. As on 31.10.2024, total 534 candidates in Mau and 256  candidates  in  Ballia  have  been  trained/oriented  in  Traditional  Hand  Embroiderer  job  role under PMKVY.

Out  of  the  28  job  roles  under  JSS  scheme,  6  job  roles  are  relevant  for  artisans  and craftsman.  Since 2022-23 up to 10.11.2024, JSS Mau Nath Bhanjan and JSS Ballia have been trained 659 and 640 candidates respectively in the Assistant Hand Embroidery  Job role

PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on 17.09.2023 to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools and to uplift the socioeconomic status  of  traditional  artisans  and  craftsmen  by  providing  them  with  skill  upgradation training, access to modern tools, financial assistance through credit support, and market linkages to enhance their productivity and quality of products. Under Skill development component of PM Vishwakarma, the basic training of 5-7 days and advanced training of 15 days or more, with a stipend  of  Rs.  500  per day. The  Scheme covers artisans  and craftsmen engaged in 18 trades given at Annexure . Since inception of the scheme up to 10.11.2024, 10,22,244 candidates have been  trained  across  pan  India,  which  includes  1,423  and  1,331  in  district  of  Ballia  and  Mau, respectively.

The  Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  (MoMA)  implemented  skill  development  scheme  for artisans  and  craftsmen  namely  'upgrading  the  skills  and  training  in  traditional  arts  crafts  for development (USTTAD)' for six notified minority  communities  which  was  launched  in  2015  for targeted  capacity  building  and  upgrading  of  the  traditional  skills  of  master  craftsmen/artisans. Since  inception  of  the  scheme,  approx.  21,611  beneficiaries  were  trained. Under  the  USTTAD Scheme,  71  beneficiaries  were  provided  training  in  Zari  Zardozi  in  Mau  District  and  28  were provided training in Chicankari in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

Ministry  of  Textiles  is  implementing  Samrath  (Scheme  for  Capacity  Building  in  Textiles Sector) with the objective to provide demand driven, placement-oriented skilling programmes to supplement  the  efforts  of  the  industry  in  creating  jobs  in  the  organized  textiles  and  related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving in organized sector. Samarth is pan India Scheme with no state or region-specific allocation of training target. Under  Samarth  Scheme, O/o  Development  Commissioner  (Handlooms)  has  trained  3052 weavers  and  O/o  Development  Commissioner  (Handcrafts)  has  trained  3190  artisans  as  on 04.12.2024, in State of Uttar Pradesh .

Fund are not released directly to the districts under the schemes of MSDE. Funds under PMKVY and JSS schemes are released to implementing agencies for meeting the training cost as per prescribed norms. The funds released under PMKVY to the State of Uttar Pradesh are Rs. 196.49 Cr during last three years up to 2023-24. Funds are being released under JSS scheme to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) directly. The funds released to the NGOs in the State of  Uttar  Pradesh  are  Rs.  74.81Cr  during  last  three  years  up  to  2023-24.   Under  NAPS,  the establishments are incentivized by way of stipend support. Day to day administration as well as financial control in respect of ITIs lies with the respective State Government/ UT Administration.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) to (D) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 200* ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024 REGARDING  'SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISANS AND CRAFTSMEN'

Details of artisans and craftsmen engaged in 18 trades under PM Vishwakarma Scheme:

|   S. No | Trade name                                                      |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Tailor (Darzi)                                                  |
|       2 | Masons (Mistri)                                                 |
|       3 | Carpenter (Suthar)                                              |
|       4 | Barbers (Naai)                                                  |
|       5 | Malakaar                                                        |
|       6 | Washerman (Dhobi)                                               |
|       7 | Basket Maker/Basket Weaver: Mat Maker/ Coir Weaver/ Broom Maker |
|       8 | Blacksmith (Lohar)                                              |
|       9 | Potter (Kumhar)                                                 |
|      10 | Sculptor (Moortikar)/ Stone Carver / Stone Breaker              |
|      11 | Goldsmith (Sunar)                                               |
|      12 | Fishing Net Makers                                              |
|      13 | Hammer And Tool Kit Maker                                       |
|      14 | Cobbler (Charmkar)/ Shoesmith/ Footwear Makers                  |
|      15 | Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional)                                  |
|      16 | Armourer                                                        |
|      17 | Boat Maker                                                      |
|      18 | Locksmith                                                       |

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