MoS for Textiles inaugurates Bunkar and Karigar Utthan Upskilling Programme FY 2024-25

Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita launched the Bunkar and Karigar Utthan Upskilling Programme FY 2024-25 - 100 Clusters in 100 Days in Guwahati. It aims to empower artisans and weavers in the Handicrafts and Handloom sector. The initiative, emphasizing skill development and modernization while preserving traditional crafts, will benefit 70 Handicraft clusters and 30 Handloom clusters. Assam's Minister of Handloom, Textile & Sericulture, U.G. Brahma, highlighted the program's importance for regional development and encouraged artisans to participate for their advancement.