A Historical Analysis Of State Government Policies And Programs To Promote The Handicrafts Sector In Central Tamilnadu (1950-2012)

Abstract

The present study aims to explore state government policies and programs aimed at promoting the handicrafts sector in central Tamilnadu from 1950-2012. The study is based on primary and secondary sources of data, including government records, reports, policy documents, academic literature, and other relevant sources. The objectives of the study are to identify the state government policies and programs aimed at promoting the handicrafts sector, evaluate their effectiveness, examine their impact on artisans' socio-economic conditions, investigate implementation and monitoring challenges faced by the state government, explore the role of other stakeholders and identify best practices and lessons learned. The study uses a qualitative data analysis approach and a comparative analysis approach to evaluate the effectiveness of state government policies and programs over time. The study findings indicate that state government policies and programs have played a crucial role in promoting the handicrafts sector in central Tamilnadu, but there were implementation and monitoring challenges that limited their effectiveness. The study also identifies best practices and lessons learned from state government policies and programs aimed at promoting the handicrafts sector.