Overview
- A government order from the Department of Skill Development authorizes seven heritage craft courses across 25 units at 15 Government ITIs and polytechnics.
- Each unit will enroll 20 trainees, setting total intake at 500 students for the revived and continued courses.
- Enrolled students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000, with instructors paid Rs 15,000 for theory and Rs 12,000 for practical classes.
- The Council of Ministers approved the initiative in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
- Traditional artisans can serve as instructors under the scheme, aligning craft preservation with structured livelihoods.