Pahchan Scheme

22.85 Lakh Artisans Registered in Govt's Pahchan Scheme

Moreover, 35 crafts have been identified as endangered crafts and 92 crafts have been registered under Geographical Indication Act, said state Textile Minister Ajay Tamta. Handicraft is an unorganized and diversified sector with an estimated 70 lakh artisans practicing 32 broad crafts categories throughout the country.