

National Handicrafts Development Programme: Research & Development Scheme
The "NHDP: Research & Development Scheme" is introduced to generate feedback on economic, social, aesthetic, and promotional aspects of various crafts and artisans in the handicraft sector. The surveys and studies are sponsored/conducted to generate suitable inputs for planning purposes.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Textiles |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Institutions & infrastructure |
| Tags | Handicraft, Textile, Research, Grant-in-Aid |
Before you apply
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