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| Artisans deserve a better deal | | Not by assurances alone | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 7: The Director Handicrafts during her visit to various centres at Samba and Kathua raised hopes by promising stars to the artisans who work hard to create masterpieces. She told them that the Government would leave no stone unturned to ensure their betterment.
The reality however is very harsh especially for the artisans. It has been observed that the artisans receive peanuts for the hard efforts they put in. The artisans who work for the private firms get exploited in the name of employment. At times when the pieces created by them win awards, the poor artisan is hardly mentioned. He is always a suffering unsung hero.
The condition of artisans working at Government centers is not different. They too are exploited and they too stay unsung heroes as long as they are capable of handling their tools. The moment their hands get rough due to wear and tear, they are shown the door.
Besides raising the hopes of the poor artisans, the Government has to take some tangible measures. The products produced by them must be put on sale and the amount used for their betterment and empowerment. This is difficult no doubt but this is the only way of helping the hapless artisans. |
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