The Kamar tribes of Kulhadighat village in Mainpur block, an insurgency-hit area are learning to make bamboo handicraft under the Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme.
Officials on Thursday stated around 20 artists are being trained by Chhattisgarh Handicraft Development Board and Village Industries Department.
The tribals are also learning sofa making, chair, table, paper stand and pen stand made out of bamboo. Notably, people hailing from the Kamar tribal community had been preparing bamboo products since decades. The initiative is being taken to enhance their skills in the modern era.
Interestingly, some of the artists undergoing the training said it will prove to be a beneficial programme. One such person, Sukhdas Kumar said it will help make items based on public demand. Also, it will create various earning options, she added.
Amika’s opinions were supported by artisans Ram Charan and Dhoom Singh.
Officials said the training will help the artists in earning a profit in the range of Rs500 to Rs700 per day.
Meanwhile, Trainer Dilip Sutradhar informed of providing the raw materials to the artists after they complete the three-month long workshop.
He further highlighted the enthusiasm among the participants and denoted it as a ray of hope towards a better future.