The Problems Faced by Indian Artisans

Jaya Vats

Indian Artisans, Handicrafts, Employment, Culture, Modernisation, Relevance, Economy, Government, Schemes, Solutions, Persisting problems.

This research paper aims to introduce the contribution of Indian artisans in preservation of culture and the economy, study the problems faced by them and the measures taken by the government to eradicate the issues. The Indian handicrafts industry is the second biggest employer of workforce, right behind agriculture. Artisans are regarded as the vanguards of Indian culture. Handicrafts is one of the major exports of India, and is a badge of pride for Indians. All this considered, artisans have been struggling to make ends meet, as competition from cheaper, machine made goods and exports increases. The government has come up with various schemes to protect the interests of these artisans and their craft.