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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. Established in February 2004, CDI is managed by an Executive Committee headed by the Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce), Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
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CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Principal Secretary/Commissioner to the Govt., Industries & Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
EXECUTIVE CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Development Commissioner-(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Director Handicrafts, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRPERSON
Ex-Officio Additional Development Commissioner-(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
MEMBER-FINANCE
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Finance Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
MEMBER-PLANNING
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Planning Dept., Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
MEMBER
Ex-Officio Executive Director, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
MEMBER
Ex-Officio Director, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadhoi
MEMBER
Ex-Officio Chairperson, Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts
MEMBER
Ex-Officio Managing Director, J&K Handicrafts (Sales & Exports) Corporation, Srinagar
MEMBER
Ex-Officio President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry
MEMBER SECRETARY
Ex-Officio Director, Craft Development Institute, Srinagar