Zanskar, Ladakh: A skill development training programme under the LA-13 intervention of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme commenced at the Handloom Department Weaving Centre in Zanskar on October 12, with a specialised session on dyeing conducted by experts from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar.
The programme is being implemented by NIFT Srinagar under the RAMP initiative of the Union Territory of Ladakh to strengthen the skills and technical capacities of local trainees associated with the handloom and textile sector.
The inaugural session focused on dyeing techniques, providing trainees with expert guidance on the practical aspects of the process. The training aims to enhance participants’ technical knowledge, improve the quality of their work and encourage the adoption of improved practices in traditional textile activities.
The initiative is part of broader efforts under the RAMP Programme to promote skill development, strengthen traditional livelihoods and enhance the competitiveness of local enterprises in Ladakh. By bringing specialised expertise from NIFT Srinagar to Zanskar, the programme seeks to facilitate knowledge transfer and create opportunities for local artisans and aspiring entrepreneurs to improve their skills and livelihood prospects.
The commencement of the programme marks a step towards strengthening the handloom and textile sector in Zanskar through structured training and technical capacity-building support under the RAMP LA-13 intervention.
About RAMP LA-13:
LA-13 is a specific regional project intervention under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme, titled “Enhancing the Textile Value Chain of Ladakhi Products.” The program operates under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Government of India, and is implemented locally by the Department of Industries & Commerce for the Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with institutional partners like the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar.
Core Focus Areas of RAMP LA-13
- Skill & Capacity Upgradation: Providing structured, hands-on training to local artisans, weavers, and micro-entrepreneurs in remote regions like Zanskar and Changthang.
- Technical Modernization: Equipping local trainees with contemporary skills, notably focusing on natural dyeing techniques and advanced embroidery.
- Value Addition & Branding: Integrating traditional Ladakhi craftsmanship with modern market requirements, packaging innovation, and design development to raise the commercial value of local textile products.
- Market Integration: Opening up robust market linkages to transform traditional, craft-based livelihoods into globally competitive and sustainable micro-enterprises.
