Join the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Training Programme
 

Admissions open every April for individuals passionate about preserving and practising Sikkim's traditional arts and crafts.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 15 to 35 years
  
• Residential Status: Must be a Certificate of Identification (COI) or Residential Certificate (RC) holder
  
• Education: Minimum Class 8 reading level
  
  

Courses Offered:

Course	Duration
Thangka Painting	4 Years
Handloom Weaving	2 Years
Wood Carving	3 Years
Carpet Weaving	2 Years
Cane and Bamboo Craft	2 Years
Traditional Lepcha Hat Weaving	2 Years
Traditional Mask Making	2 Years
Soft Toys	1 Year
Multicraft	2 Years
Blanket Weaving	2 Years

Stipend:

• All enrolled trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹7,000.
  

Application Process:

1. Collect the Admission Form from the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Head Office (Gangtok).
   
2. Obtain a Bank Receipt (BR) from the State Bank of Sikkim.
   
3. Submit the completed form along with all required documents to the DHH HQ.
   

Please note: Forms are accepted only during the admission period in April.