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Shilp Didi Programme
📅 Published 12 Dec 2025 · December 2025
Shilp Didi Programme
The Union Textiles Secretary announced that the Shilp Didi Programme, a government initiative to empower women artisans, has significantly increased their incomes, with some participants earning over ₹5 lakh annually. The scheme combines skill development, digital training, and market access to strengthen financial independence for women in the handicrafts sector.
About the Programme
- Nature: Economic empowerment initiative for women artisans (“Shilp Didis”) via training, market access, and entrepreneurship support.
- Launch: 2024, with a 100-day pilot phase starting in June.
- Implementing Agency: Ministry of Textiles, through the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
Objective:
- Promote financial independence among women artisans.
- Enhance design, business, and digital marketing skills.
- Enable access to modern sales channels, including physical exhibitions and e-commerce platforms.
Key Features
- E-Training Modules: Entrepreneurship, regulatory compliance, social media, and e-commerce onboarding.
- Marketing Opportunities: Access to Dilli Haat, craft fairs, and curated events.
- E-Commerce Integration: Nationwide and global visibility for handcrafted products.
- Coverage:
- 100 women artisans from 72 districts across 23 states.
- 30 handicraft categories, including textiles, pottery, metal crafts, embroidery, and more.
- Capacity Building: Supported through National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) clusters.
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC