Ministry of Textiles approves continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore

Ministry of Textiles approves continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore

• Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) up to March 2026. The total outlay of CHCDS will be Rs 160 crore. 
• The objective of the scheme is the upliftment and development of handicrafts artisans. Under the scheme, Infrastructural support, market access, design and technology up-gradation support will be provided to handicrafts artisans.
• The mega handicraft clusters having more than 10,000 artisans will be selected for overall development under this scheme.

Points to remember:

1. The Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) has been extended till?- March 2026
2. Outlay of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) extended till March 2026?= Rs 160 crore
3. In the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) handicraft cluster having more than ____ artisans will be selected for the scheme?= 10,000

Source: PIB