PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The two-day artisan training programme for artisans involved in jewellery making organised by the Dehradun branch of Bureau of Indian Standards concluded here on Saturday. More than 80 artisans participated in the programme.
During the programme, expert trainer Tirupati Rajan provided hands-on and technical training to artisans on modern jewellery making techniques, manufacturing processes and various quality aspects. During the training, artisans were educated on maintaining quality in jewellery making, adopting new technologies, and creating safe and quality jewellery that meets consumer expectations, Rajan said.
Speaking on the occasion, director and head, BIS Dehradun Branch Office, Hemant B Aade stated that continuous skill development of artisans is essential to keep pace with the rapid technological and quality changes in the jewellery industry. “Such training programmes play a vital role in familiarising artisans with the latest techniques and processes in jewellery making, as well as in upgrading their
A senior functionary of Sarafa Association, Sunil Mason appreciated the efforts of BIS for skill development of artisans.
During the programme, the artisans actively participated in the training sessions and received information and guidance from expert instructors on technical topics related to jewellery making.
Aade said that BIS Dehradun branch office would organise programmes related to skill development, quality awareness and effective implementation of standards as per the needs of the industry and artisans in future.
