The Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) is the provider of the free “Shilpa Suraksha” insurance cover to Sri Lankan craftsmen.
In phase I of this project, 5000 Lankan craftsmen will receive a free insurance cover annually. This is the first time in Sri Lanka’s history that our craftsmen get insurance cover, that too free of charge.
The government announced that it is also keen on introducing hi-tech design tools to its craftsmen so that their intricate work could garner better global attention.
“Very soon there will be demands by our craft sector to start work with latest technological advancements,” said Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen when he addressed the Shilpa Abhimani 2019 Presidential Handicrafts Award Ceremony at the BMICH.
There are more than 20000 registered Sri Lankan craftsmen with the National Craft Council NCC. Crafts and designs are a very competitive sector. It is increasingly market driven.
With the support of the NCC they are continuously trying to bring out new designs and creations. the government will be introducing new technologies which are becoming part of craft design work across the world to promising and award winning craftsmen too.
New technologies, such as 3D printing and laser operated design setups can help craftsmen to go global much faster, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said.
A new project commenced to establish District Craft Councils (DCCs) in Sri Lanka for the first time in NCC’s 35 year history.
Sri Lanka’s arts, crafts, and handicraft traditions widely differ from region to region, span across many sub-sectors and spring from diverse sources–including pottery, wood-carvings, mural creations, lacquer painting, metal works and jewelry making.
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