Lucknow,

02 May (HS): The Uttar Pradesh Clay Art Board is organizing a 15-day

craftsmanship training program to promote skill development among traditional

artisans and crafts people. This training will be conducted through the

District Village Industries Office, Lucknow, at the Divisional Village

Industries Training Center, Daliganj, Lucknow. Under the program, trainees will

receive practical training in making everyday items, decorative items, toys,

and sculptures, as well as cutting, painting, and engraving on clay products.

The training will be completely residential, with free accommodation and meals

for participants. Additionally, each trainee will receive an honorarium of Rs. 250

per day.

Traditional

artisans, sculptors and other clay art practitioners interested in applying for

the training can apply online on the scheme's official website,

upmatikalaboard.in. After applying online, candidates must submit their

applications to the District Village Industries Office, 8 Cantt Road,

Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, by May 20, 2026. Photocopies of their Aadhaar card, ration

card, photograph, educational certificate (marksheet), and bank passbook must

be attached with the application.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi