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PEHCHAN SCHEME

PEHCHAN SCHEME

  • Posted: 15/09/2023

PEHCHAN SCHEME

Why in News:

PEHCHAN scheme to provide new identity to handicraft artisans and help them avail benefits of various schemes.

Important Points:

  • PEHCHAN scheme was launched in 2016 to provide new identity to handicraft artisans so that the benefits of various schemes are provided to the deserving artisans.
  • Aadhar linked Pehchan Cards are issued after due verification.
  • Pehchan card holders can avail the benefits of all the handicrafts schemes implemented by Ministry of Textiles.
  • The ID card will enable the artisans to avail easy loans at a nominal rate.
  • The ID cardholders will get the benefit of life insurance and Rs.1200 per year for their children studying between Class IX and Class XII.

Key features:

  • Baseline survey & Mobilization of Artisans Hastshilp Vikash Yojana:  The Scheme aims to promote Indian handicraft by developing artisans clusters into professionally managed and self-reliant community enterprises on the principles of effective member participation and mutual corporation.
  • Design & Technology Up-gradation: The scheme aims to upgrade artisans skills through the development of invoice design and prototypes products for overseas markets, a revival of endangered crafts and preservation of heritage etc.
  • Human Resource Development:  The scheme has been formulated to provide a qualified and trained workforce to the handicraft sector.
  • Direct Benefit to Artisans:  The scheme envisages welfare measures like Health and Life Insurance, recognition, extending credit facilities, supply of modern tools and equipment to the artisans etc.
  • Infrastructure and Technology Support:  The scheme aims to develop world-class infrastructure in the country to support handicraft production and enhance the product quality and cost to enable it to compete in the global market.
  • Research and Development:  The scheme was introduced to conduct surveys and studies of important crafts and make an in-depth analysis of specific aspects and problems of Handicraft to generate useful inputs to aid policy planning and fine-tune the ongoing initiatives.
  • Marketing Support & Services:  The scheme was introduced to promote and provide financial assistance to artisans.

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