Implementing Agency:-Lok Adikhar Seva Manch
Contact Address:-21, Rajivnagar Part-2, Opp-Shakti Vidhyalay Jivrajpark Ahmedabad-380051(Guj.)India.
Telephone No.:-09825699136
Fax No.:-079-26607532
Email ID:- handicraftlasm@yahoo.com
About NGO:-The office of Development Commissioner (handicrafts) Ministry of Textile,Govt. of India ,New Delhi is engaged in the intergarted development activities of the handicraft sector of the country .The Ultimate aim is to provide crafts persons self sustainable income to be generated thourgh community enterpeise and their group activities.The Lok Adhikar Seva Manch is an N.G.Os. working for development handicraft & handloom sector in the State since 13 years.Since inceptin the NGO has been provided with financial assistance by the O/o Development Commissioner(Handicrafts)Govt.of India,Ministry of Textiles New Delhi,under Various schemes year after year.The major thrust-areas is upgrade existing skill level of artisans,make them aware of new technology ,provide them inputs like training quality raw matrials etc. and allow them to interact with ultimate users of the products through organizing exhihitions cum sale,mela on periodical basis,organizing seminars and workshops to improve their skills & financial management.Theseare necessary to have overall development of their social & financial statu.One major scheme,which was sectioned is Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna under which 250 artisans were benefited and able to form self help group-10 out of which about 300 artisans belongs to rural areas of the VADODARA district.In all there potential in traditional handicrafts items ,especially Gujarat it is needless to mention .It has most potential of global marketing innovation Various Craft being practice in Gujarat.Some craft are being presented for consumers use in its original tradition from such like Cushion Cover, Bed Spreads,Top Kurta ,Purse,Pouch,Bags,Bead Toran ,Wall Hanging Accessories.The Lok Adhikar Seva Manch was started in 1983 Earlier the pioneer is Mr.Hirabhai Chauhan who is engaged with Handicraft activities since his young age with Gujarat.