PROJECT TO UPSKILL THE CANE AND BAMBOO ARTISANS OF NAGALAND

Dec. 29, 2021

Ministry of Skill Development launched a pilot project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

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The objective of this initiative is to upskill the local weavers and artisans to enhance their productivity through RPL assessment and certification in traditional handicrafts.
The project targets to upskill over 4,000 craftsmen and artisans.
The artisans and weavers will be aligned with the standardized National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
Under the initiative, each batch shall run for 12 days with 12 hours orientation and 60 hours Bridge Module. Further, after the orientation programme along with the Bridge Module, the artisans and weavers shall be certified with the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Type-1.
The training delivery partners for the upskilling initiative are Cane Concept and Handloom Naga.
National Skill Development Corporation, the nodal implementation agency for the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, supported by Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) will monitor the day-to-day progress of the project.