NCC survey to collect details of craftsmen

Priyanka KURUGALA

The National Craft Council (NCC) commenced a survey to collect details of craftsmen in the country, sources said.

“NCC craftsmen make a significant contribution towards the national economy. The NCC has taken steps to update all activities of the Council and accelerate its programmes,” the sources said.

NCC chairman Buddhi Keerthisena said the survey will help identify craftsmen not introduced to the open market up to now.

“The survey will be an ideal opportunity to support craftsmen. Implementing welfare programmes for craftsmen, issuing identity cards, collecting raw material for handicrafts, conferring national awards for craftsmen and directing craftsmen towards international exhibitions are some of main achievements in this regard,” he said.

Craft Survey - 2013 commenced from the Kandy district. The survey will be conducted with the participation of District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries in the Kandy district. Details will be collected through Central Province offices of the NCC in the Kandy district and the Central Province Industrial Department, Keerthisena said.

He requested craftsmen to provide their details to these offices.