Event: Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
Batch: 01
Dates: 12‑09‑2023 to 17‑09‑2023
Venue: Atipora, Hardu Shuru, Krala Wat, District Baramulla
Organised by: M/s Tabeeb Handicrafts Producer Company Limited
Sponsored by: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Sanction Order No.: C-12011/01(PC)/2023-24-CC(NR)/F/EDP/GEN-3
Dated: 23‑08‑2023
Tabeeb Handicrafts Producer Company Limited continues to uplift artisan communities through structured programmes like the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP). The EDP held in Baramulla aimed to equip artisans with essential entrepreneurial skills—turning craft into commerce, creativity into livelihood.
Founded in 2022 and based in Magam, Baramulla, Tabeeb Handicrafts Producer Company Limited is dedicated to promoting traditional crafts like Sozni embroidery. It serves as a platform for artisans to scale their businesses while safeguarding Kashmir’s heritage. The leadership team, including Bilal Ahmad Mir and other dedicated directors, plays a key role in artisan empowerment through such development initiatives.
Entrepreneurial Education: Introduce artisans to basic business skills, including cost management, product pricing, and profit analysis.
Business Planning: Train artisans on how to create business plans, budgets, and cash flow models.
Digital Literacy: Offer insights into using digital platforms for marketing and sales.
Scheme Awareness: Guide artisans on government schemes, subsidies, and NHDP support options.
Motivation & Mindset: Inspire artisans to think like entrepreneurs and scale their businesses sustainably.
Expert-Led Sessions: Trainers conducted sessions on enterprise development, business models, and market orientation.
Interactive Workshops: Participants engaged in role-plays, group discussions, and scenario-building.
Resource Distribution: Attendees received reading materials and templates for business planning.
Q&A and Counseling: One-on-one mentoring to clarify business-related doubts and assess feasibility.
Certificates of Participation: Distributed by Ministry of Textiles, GOI, acknowledging artisan efforts.
📷 Glimpse from the event as an expert interacts with artisans on practical business skills.
Women artisans seeking economic independence
Youth exploring micro-enterprise ideas
Self-Help Group (SHG) members
Traditional craft workers transitioning into business
Local producers planning to expand market access
The EDP by Tabeeb Handicrafts Producer Company Limited was more than just a training event—it was a transformation platform for Kashmir’s artisans. From traditional skills to entrepreneurial thinking, the programme provided tools and confidence to build sustainable livelihoods rooted in cultural heritage.
🔗 Learn more: tabeebhandicrafts.com
💬 “Weaving tradition with innovation—Tabeeb empowers artisans to lead their own businesses.”