Empowering tribal youth through education and handicrafts, blending tradition with sustainable future opportunities.
At KISS, education is not just about textbooks—it’s about empowering young people to embrace who they are and where they come from. Our Handicraft (Human Resource Development) Training programme helps tribal youth rediscover and refine their traditional crafts while building sustainable futures.
For indigenous communities, crafts like Saora painting, applique, embroidery, wood carving, and golden grass weaving are living expressions of culture, identity, and a deep bond with nature. However, these traditions face the threat of decline as younger generations migrate in search of work.
This programme tackles these challenges head-on:
By creating local livelihood opportunities, it reduces migration and fosters self-sufficiency rooted in cultural pride.
It integrates tribal knowledge systems with formal learning, making education practical and engaging—especially for first-generation learners.
Traditional crafts use natural, locally sourced materials such as bamboo, Sabai grass, clay, and natural dyes, promoting sustainable practices and reducing reliance on polluting industrial goods.
The programme is a tool for cultural revitalization, economic empowerment, community development, and environmental harmony.
The Handicraft Training Programme is a residential capacity-building initiative implemented on the KISS campus.
200 tribal students trained in 5 batches across 5 crafts
Artisan Cards enabling access to markets and opportunities
Cultural heritage revived through skill transmission
Reduced migration and strengthened community resilience
Eco-friendly practices promoting environmental sustainability
