Vision & Mission
- Sustainable development of the Handloom, Handicraft & Textile Sector with improved livelihood opportunities for weavers and artisans of the state and shaping of the future generations by preserving the rich craft heritage of the State.
- To maximize income generating opportunities and attract new talents to the sectors.
- Creation of necessary physical and human capital.
- To enhance Odisha’s share of exports of handloom and handicraft goods.
- Paradigm shift from WCS to Cluster approach.
- Introduction of Private Entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneurship Developments among Master Weavers.
- Use of IT facilities at all level like Government Directorate WCS and Clusters.
- Emphasis on Research and Development.
- Techno-financial support for viable WCS.
- Active linkage with tourism sector.
- Skill Up-gradation in diversified product. Dyeing, Processing etc.
- Aggressive market access initiatives for export of handlooms & Handicraft products.
- Opening of International Marketing cell.
- Promotion of Apparel and garment sector.
- Production of Organic and medium staple in KBK region.
- To become a better organized livelihood activity for SC,ST and BPL farmers, Silk reelers, Silk weavers and other associated artisans.
- Evolve suitable framework in order to help the sericulture farmers, silk reelers to have better control on their livelihood and the sector.
- Help in developing increased efficiency and sustained development activities in Mulberry, Tassar & Eri.
- To provide Institutional Training, Gurushishya Paramapara Training and MCM Training Programme to enhance the skills of weavers & artisans.
- Marketing Assistance and Publicity for weavers and artisans of the state.
- All round development through use of Information and Technology.
- Providing Marketing Support and services to weavers and artisans.
- Infrastructure development- Setting up of Common facility Centre, Setting up of Marketing hub.
- Publicity & Brand Building of the products through Information, Education and Communication.
