In which year, Rajasthan’s first Handicraft policy released?

The correct answer is 2022.

Key Points 

• ​The "Rajasthan Handicrafts Policy-2022" was just approved by the Rajasthan government.
• Work will be done to promote handicrafts under this policy.
• The state will have more new employment opportunities thanks to this policy.
• Under this, a national handicrafts week will be held annually in December, with prizes given to artisans.
• E-marketing, social security, a lending facility, scholarships, help with fair participation, an expansion of Shilp Gram's infrastructural facilities, a handicraft park, a museum, a design center, and a sales center are all being implemented at the same time.

Additional Information 

• Rajasthan Handicrafts Policy-2022:
  • There will be numerous significant tasks, such as the construction of a design bank.
  • Additionally, the government will develop an online marketplace to assist craftsmen in selling their goods.
  • Government agencies will have the option to make a non-tender purchase of goods from registered craftsmen for up to Rs 10 lakh.
  • Additionally, a Handicraft Design Center will be established in Jodhpur to research the methods and styles employed in various nations and states.
  • This center will be set up as a ‘Centre of Excellence’.