Traditional Crafts

Why it matters

• Serves as a repository of intangible cultural heritage and local identity.
• Provides a decentralized model of rural employment and sustainable livelihood generation.
• Promotes the use of locally sourced, eco-friendly raw materials in production processes.
• Facilitates the preservation of indigenous knowledge systems and artistic expressions.

How it is asked

Focus on the socio-economic impact of the handicraft sector, government initiatives for artisan welfare, the role of Geographical Indication (GI) tags in protecting traditional knowledge, and the challenges of market integration in the digital economy.