New avenues for innovation and entrepreneurship in handicrafts |
The Craft Development Institute (CDI) adopts a holistic approach to handicrafts development by maximizing the potential of skill-based activities, in as many ways as possible. Located in Srinagar, CDI draws inspiration from the rich heritage of arts and crafts in Jammu & Kashmir and brings together various stakeholders, individuals and agencies working in the sector to co-partner in implementing a sustainable development process. By providing a forum for creative exchange and knowledge creation across design, management and technology, CDI endeavours to create new avenues for innovation and entrepreneurship in handicrafts. |
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An integrated approach to learning, skill
enhancement, training and support
required for the revival of
the handicrafts sector. |
CDI offers full-fledged professional educational programmes for young people who seek careers/entrepreneurial opportunities in the handicrafts sector. The Institute also co-participates in mentoring new generation artisans through skill-based training and workshops. Additionally, CDI helps regional crafts people to adopt mainstream requirements of quality and production while also assisting them to meaningfully translate contemporary design/market trends, and issues of standards, certifications and compliances.
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An autonomous
development Institute established in 2004. |
CDI, Srinagar is an autonomous Institute established by the
office of DC-Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of
India and the Department of Industries & Commerce (Directorate
of Handicrafts), Government of Jammu & Kashmir in February 2004.
CDI is managed by an Executive Committee headed by the Principal Secretary (Industries
and Commerce), Government of Jammu & Kashmir. 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio
Administrative Secretary to the Govt.,
Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu &
Kashmir
EXECUTIVE VICE
CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Director,
Handicrafts and Handloom (Kashmir) , Govt. of
Jammu & Kashmir
MEMBER
Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of
India or his nominee.
MEMBER-FINANCE
Representative of
Finance Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir (not
below the rank of Additional Secretary)
MEMBER-PLANNING
Representative of
Planning, Development and Monitoring Dept.,
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir (not below the rank of
Joint Director)
MEMBER
Director, National
Institute of Design, Ahmadabad
MEMBER
Director, National
Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),
Srinagar.
MEMBER SECRETARY
Director, Craft
Development Institute, Srinagar
MEMBER
Head, Department of
Management Studies, University of Kashmir.
MEMBER
Chairperson, Export
Promotion Council of Handicrafts, New Delhi or
his Nominee.
MEMBER
President, Kashmir Chamber
of Commerce & Industry, Srinagar
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CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Administrative Secretary to the Govt., Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Director, Handicrafts and Handloom (Kashmir) , Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
MEMBER
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India or his nominee.
MEMBER-FINANCE
Representative of Finance Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir (not below the rank of Additional Secretary)
MEMBER-PLANNING
Representative of Planning, Development and Monitoring Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir (not below the rank of Joint Director)
MEMBER
Director, National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad
MEMBER
Director, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar.
MEMBER SECRETARY
Director, Craft Development Institute, Srinagar
MEMBER
Head, Department of Management Studies, University of Kashmir.
MEMBER
Chairperson, Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts, New Delhi or his Nominee.
MEMBER
President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Srinagar