Six-day training for artisans of Kargil under the IT Enabled Incubation Centre for Handloom and Handicraft sector concluded at DIET, Kargil on October 22.

Chairman/ CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan congratulated NIELIT for conducting such training and for implementing this program to address the existing skill gaps among the artisans.

He said that such training will increase their knowledge about the modern value chain in handcraft work and asked the artisans to review local products. CEC also suggested the concerned organize a mela during the tourist season and also briefed about the advantages of such skills.

He further said that marketing is a very useful tool for artisans and entrepreneurs and they should focus on that as well. He said that these artisans and entrepreneurs can set an example for others.

Khan extended his best wishes to the participants for the successful program. He also asked the organisers to continuously take feedback from participants regarding the program.

Furthermore, CEC assured to provide all possible help from the LAHDC Kargil besides assured to organize such training in the future at a larger scale.

Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve also appreciated the NIELIT for organizing such a training program and asked the artisans to focus on making unique products.

He informed about the subsidy schemes of the council and assured to provide all equipment to Self Help Groups.

Earlier, Mudassir Elyaz presented a detailed presentation on activities and achievements of the NIELIT, Leh, and Kargil. Certificates were also distributed to the artisans for completing the training.

The training program included awareness of computers, e-commerce portal and e-marketing, internet fundamentals, entrepreneurship, soft skills, and digital photography.