Cluster Development & Establishment of Common Facilities Service Centre for Handicrafts Sector

Considering the huge impact of the sector in the rural economy it is crucial that urgent steps are taken for comprehensive development.  A cluster approach for development is widely appreciated as successful model and Government of India have identified cluster development as an important component in the National Handicraft Development programme. In line with this the Directorate of Industries and Commerce have initiated steps for identifying and developing clusters in traditional sectors of crafts across the state.

Thus 11 Handicraft clusters have been identified as detailed below