Archive · 6 Nov 2025
J&K CM Approves Heritage Courses to Preserve Traditional Crafts
Jammu and Kashmir's leader, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has started a new program to help keep old, traditional crafts alive.
The program will offer classes in seven different traditional crafts at 15 schools across the region.
A total of 500 students can join these classes, with 20 students in each group.
Students will get a small amount of money each month to help them out, and teachers will also be paid.
This is a way for the government to protect old skills, help young people learn them, and give them jobs related to these crafts.
The Chief Minister believes these crafts are important for the area's culture and can provide good jobs.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched craft heritage courses in technical institutions to revive and preserve traditional crafts.
The 'Chief Minister's Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses' will offer seven traditional craft courses across 25 units.
A total of 500 students will be admitted to these courses in government ITIs and polytechnics across Jammu and Kashmir.
Students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000, while instructors will be paid Rs. 15,000 for theory and Rs. 12,000 for practical classes.
The initiative aims to safeguard traditional skills, encourage youth participation in heritage-linked livelihoods, and create employment opportunities.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Jammu and Kashmir government
- What
- Approved the 'Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses' to revive and preserve traditional crafts.
- When
- Announced today (referring to the date of the article's publication)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To counter the impact of machine-made goods, preserve heritage crafts, promote skill-based livelihoods, create employment opportunities for youth, and integrate local crafts into modern skill development.
- Scheme Name
- Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses
- Objective
- Preserving and promoting traditional crafts of J&K, safeguarding skills, encouraging youth participation, and creating employment opportunities.
- Number of Courses
- Seven heritage craft courses
- Number of Units
- 25 units
- Total Intake Capacity
- 500 students
- Locations
- 15 Government ITIs and Polytechnics in Jammu and Kashmir
- Student Stipend
- Rs. 1000 per month
- Instructor Remuneration (Theory)
- Rs. 15,000 per month
- Instructor Remuneration (Practical)
- Rs. 12,000 per month
