Handicraft production is a major form of employment in many countries and often a significant part of the export economy. The people of the Noklak district have long perfected the art of creating magnificent items with the resources found in their district. Art and Handicraft are intricately woven into their culture, which speaks volumes about the craftsmanship of the people of the Noklak district. Their handicrafts and other artisan products are designed in beautiful patterns and are in great demand everywhere in the state and even abroad. Unfortunately, many of the artisans in the district today face a struggle for survival due to lack of market linkages and limited exposure to compete with increased competition and rapidly produced products of the modern age. Thus, the need for exposure to promote their innate abilities to create new products based on inputs and help them, creating the channel to increase market access is needed in the district of Noklak
Area of Operations
Noklak
Thematic Area
Skill Development & Emloyment Generation
Targeted Beneficiaries
BPL, Women, children, rural, youth.
Proposed Activities
● To promote Noklak as the Handicraft Capital of Nagaland.
● Set up Noklak Artisan Hubs in the state capital Kohima and in Dimapur which is the commercial District in NAgaland.
● To assist blacksmiths and potters of Noklak in finding market niches in other parts of the country and abroad
● Establish market linkages for artisanry products.
The above mentioned areas will provide innumerous opportunities to explore the skills and talents with modern accessibilities and increase the export rate of the products and thus boost up the economic growth in the district..
