The Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to approve the “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses” aimed at preserving and promoting the rich traditional crafts of the region through structured vocational education deserves high appreciation. This initiative is not only timely but visionary, as it seeks to combine cultural preservation with livelihood generation. If implemented with sincerity and effectiveness, the scheme can truly become a game changer for the people of Jammu and Kashmir by making the youth skilled, self-reliant, and economically empowered.

The Department of Skill Development has already sanctioned the continuation and revival of seven heritage craft courses across 25 units with a total intake capacity of 500 students—20 students per unit—spread ov

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