javedwrites

During the 11th plan period, India’s crafts census revealed that the handicraft sector provided employment to approximately 7 million individuals, with an additional 3 million jobs in the handloom sector. Collectively, 10 million families count employment in the handicrafts and handm sector as the primary source of income. This is approximately 40 per cent of the population of Australia and the second-largest source of employment in India. While these statistics are staggering in lthemselves, they alone cannot do justice in showcasing this bulwark of the Indian economy. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and globalization, the cherished tradition of handmade craftsmanship is under threat, fading into obscurity as artisans struggle to find their place in a rapidly modernizing world. As someone who reveres the intricate process of creation and values the beauty of handmade treasures, I am compelled to shed light on this pressing issue. Indeed, the landscap...