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Strengthening Livelihoods and Empowerment: Craft-Based Capacity Building for Lahaul-Pangi Artisans in the Higher Himalayas
Abstract
The high-altitude Himalayan landscape of Lahaul-Pangi is marked by deforestation, land deterioration, diminished biodiversity, restricted agricultural productivity, and other environmental challenges. Although agriculture remains the primary occupation, handloom and handicrafts have emerged as potential revenue-generating resources, given the abundant availability of wool and the innate skills of the local artisans. NIFT conducted a field-based survey, involving 218 artisans across 09 panchayats, to grasp the region's needs and determine the most suitable skill development approaches. Following an analysis of the responses, NIFT developed and delivered training workshops to 09 panchayats in the Lahaul-Pangi region, ultimately empowering the artisans. The chapter presents key findings regarding the regional artisans, including information on their income and education levels, craft involvement and affiliations, assets, access to medical facilities, design, and technological proficiency, product pricing details, marketing and branding strategies, and training levels.
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