Karigari Helpline - a government of India initiative.
Karigari Helpline is a proposed scheme from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India to launch a 24x7 toll free tele-helpline to be launched across the country. It would be the country's first toll-free tele-helpline specializing in heritage , arts & crafts, a one point window, connecting one and all, especially artisans, crafts-persons and handloom weavers ensuring assistance for craft related information, enquiries and grievances. The main purpose of the helpline is respond to issues raised by the callers instantly.
Find the full project here:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/43025507/Karigari-Helpline
Vision »
• A 24x7 support system in English and regional languages that guarantees the availability of information, advice about rights and legal protection of all artisans, crafts-persons , handloom weavers and other stake-holders from natural and human factors.
Objectives »
• To reach out to every artisan in need of care and protection by responding to emergencies.
• Awareness about Karigari Helpline amongst every Indian and foreigners residing or travelling in India, especially crafts-persons and handloom weavers.
• To provide a platform of networking amongst organisations and to provide linkages to support systems those facilitate the heritage, arts and Crafts sectors of India.
• To advocate services for crafts-persons that is inaccessible or non-existent.
• To create a body of NGOs and Government organizations and departments working within the national framework and policy for crafts-persons and handloom weavers.
• To be a nodal agency in the country, providing services to all regarding any kind of information related to heritage, arts and Crafts of India.
• To contribute and work towards strengthening and participating in a global movement that addresses issues related to protection of marginal and minority communities of crafts-persons and handloom weavers and ensures that their voices are heard.
Find the full project here:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/43025507/Karigari-Helpline