Dive into a world where tradition meets innovation, and craftsmanship is enhanced with entrepreneurial skills. We are NCHHD (The National Council for Handicrafts and Handlooms Development), a beacon of hope and growth for over 7 million artisans across India.
NCHHD (National Council For Handloom & Handicraft Development) was established in the year 1983-84 under the aegis of Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles, Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). It was earlier known as COHANDS (Council of Handicraft Development Corporations).
NCHHD is an apex body of 30 State /Central Govt. Handicrafts / Handlooms Development Corporations with its well-knit members throughout the country.
The O/o DC-MSME under "Development of MSMEs" vertical has launched the "Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESOP)". The objective of the programme is to motivate young persons (Men and Women) representing different sections of the society including SC/ST women, physically handicapped, Ex- servicemen, and BPL persons to consider self-employment or entrepreneurship as one of the career options. The ultimate objective is to promote new enterprises, build capacity of existing MSMEs and inculcate entrepreneurial culture in the country
Our role as an Implementing Agency underlines our commitment to fostering an environment where skills meet opportunities. Hundreds of skill development programmes will be conducted across India’s diverse landscape.