Bhubaneswar :The Silver City of Cuttack will soon have a Skill-cum-Common Facility Centre for filigree craftsmen. The state-of-the-art training facility will be set up by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Gems and Jewellery Skill Council of India in association EduJobs Academy for Tarkashi artisans and goldsmiths. Honorable Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate at the center on 28th April.
Aimed at transforming the folk art form, the centre will provide training on marketing strategies, including e-commerce, to help artisans become self-sustainable and engage directly with buyers. This will not only provide the artisans with an opportunity to upgrade their skills but also open a window to connect with the global expo market.
Deputy Head of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) Aatish Shrivastava said, if any worker wants to take industry level training, he can avail it at the common facility centre with latest technology. “We have planned to train at least 1,000 artisans in the first phase this year. We can extend it if more number of artisans come forward to avail the facility. It is a great opportunity for them,” he informed.
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