Department of Industries and Commerce
Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry. Aims to enhance the skills of craftspersons in moulding and designing their traditional crafts to make them more appealing to customers and increase marketability. The training is expected to have a significant impact on the development of modern art and techniques in crafts, potentially introducing new crafts from other regions.
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Disbursement
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