Now, PAHCHAN Identity cards for artisans

Q.  Union Textile Ministry distributed which identity cards to artisans?
- Published on 21 Nov 16

a. PAHCHAN
b. AADHAAR
c. KISAN
d. none of the above

ANSWER: PAHCHAN
 
Now, PAHCHAN Identity cards for artisansUnion Textiles Minister Smt. Smriti Irani distributed PAHCHAN identity cards to artisans in 5 clusters of Gujarat namely Jamnagar, Naroda, Surendranagar, Amreli and Kalol.
  • She also announced that 20 artisans of each of these five clusters will be imparted training under Guru Shishya Parampara, where nationally acclaimed designers will train the artisans.
  • Artisans belonging to minority communities, SC, ST and BPL families will also be provided free tool kits as per the art
  • PAHCHAN ID cards will give national identity to artisans which will be covered under the national database
  • Artisans will be able to benefit from government schemes as per the card
  • It is a unique identity for handicraft artisans of the nation

    • It provides the following benefits:

  • Easy loan, Insurance and Credit guarantee
  • Easy to avail benefits of the schemes run by Government
  • Easy to participate in any domestic/ international fair/event
  • The artisan can get the benefit of life insurance and Rs. 1200 per year for the his/her children studying between class IX and class XII

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