You can contribute to CCI and its projects by volunteering your time and services in the activities and administration of the organisation.

CCI invites individuals who are above 21 years of age to join as members. To apply, an existing member (not from the Executive Committee) should nominate you with a letter accompanying your résumé and your objectives on how you think you can help CCI. The application should reach CCI in the month of March.

CCI identifies and provides promising young artisans, the opportunity of advanced and contemporary apprenticeship training in India and abroad, thereby enabling them to take their vocation to the next level.

CCI invites individuals and organizations to help further the training opportunities for young talented artisans, who will carry India’s rich craft tradition forward and support the artisans.

Contributions may be made by cheque or draft in the name of "The Crafts Council of India" and sent to our office. All donations are tax exempt under Income Tax Act, Section 80G.

A programme of scholarships for children of artisans to support their school education is an ongoing activity established in 2007. A special committee selects children from the nominations received from members.

At the moment, 140 children are covered under this programme. CCI invites individuals and organizations to help support these efforts.

Contributions may be made by cheque or draft in the name of “The Crafts Council of India” and sent to our office. All donations are tax exempt under Income Tax Act, Section 80G.

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Traditional Indian crafts have lasted this far because of their intrinsic strength to adapt. Yet they face the threat of stagnation and irrelevance in the face of negligence in research and development, which is a basic need of any industry. CCI aims to address the need for crafts to upgrade themselves, and to provide learning opportunities for craftspeople through relevant workshops.

Individuals and organizations, like you, can make a difference by participating in the development of the traditional crafts of our country. CCI invites individuals and organizations to help support such workshops.

Contributions may be made by cheque or draft in the name of “The Crafts Council of India” and sent to our office. All donations are tax exempt under Income Tax Act, Section 80G.

For details of forthcoming workshops click here.

The artisans’ success largely depends on pride in his vocation. Being commercially successful does not necessarily bring pride. Being noticed and acknowledged is what counts. To encourage artisans to continue their traditional craft by recognizing excellence in work and contribution to the community, CCI invites donations toward the awards and the selection process of awardees

CCI invites individuals and organizations to help support the recognition of crafts persons.

Contributions may be made by cheque or draft in the name of "The Crafts Council of India" and sent to our office. All donations are tax exempt under Income Tax Act, Section 80G.

For more information about the awards and previous awardees Click Here…

All activities of CCI are implemented with the help of volunteer-members and a small team of administrative staff. The expenses incurred for the functioning of this group is not covered by project funding. Hence there is a constant need to raise funds for these core functions.

CCI invites individuals and organisations to donate generously to this basic core of CCI.

Contributions may be made by cheque or draft in the name of “The Crafts Council of India” and sent to our office. All donations are tax exempt under Income Tax Act, Section 80G.