Chief Minister’s Scheme For Wood Carving Artists

The scheme “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Wood Carving Artists” was launched to sustain the rich tradition of work on wood and is encouraged to propagate with the enhancement of aesthetic sensibilities so that it may be at par with international standards. This is for the preservation and protection of the rich heritage of wood works (crafts), which is otherwise being neglected and dwindling. Objective: - To empower and develop typical wood carving artisans and introduce them to the well-organized market. - To create entrepreneurs and traders in the field of wood business. Important Features: - To provide master craftsmanship trainers training to the traditionally expert wood carving craftsmen at 6 potential districts of Arunachal Pradesh at NID, Ahmedabad, NIFT, and Kolkata with latest technology on wood carving for product development, product finishing and linking these products to the right market. - The trained Master Craftsman in turn will conduct skill development training on wood carving for the local upcoming artisans of the targeted districts, which have rich tradition of wood carving activities.