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Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Last verified: 8 April 2026
A program launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, in 2015 to preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts of minorities and to provide employment opportunities to minority youth in these sectors. Master craftsmen and artisans are provided with training to upgrade their skills and become trainers. They then train minority youth in traditional arts and crafts. The scheme provides support for market linkages development.
Eligibility Criteria
CriterionScheme RequiresStatus
State / LocationAll states—
Udyam Classmicro—
Owner Categoryminority, sc, st, obc, pwd—
Annual TurnoverAny—
Sector & Business Typehandloom weaving, carpet weaving, embroidery, pottery, metalwork, wood carving, stone carving, painting, sculpture, calligraphy, music, dance · service—
Business AgeNo restriction—
Area TypeAll area types—
Special ConditionsNone—
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