New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) has unveiled the Skill Module on ‘Handicrafts’ for students of classes VI to VIII.
CBSE chairman, IAS Manoj Ahuja launched the student handbook in the presence of HSSSC Chairman; Director (Skill Education & Training), CBSE, and CEO, HCSSC.
This skill module on ‘Handicrafts’ will focus on practical activities and will provide students a hands-on learning experience. This handbook will cover two modules — Paper Mache and Fashion Jewellery.
“I appreciate the efforts of the academic wing of HCSSC for developing this handbook for the students and do hope that this module shall help in creating awareness about the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India as has also been envisioned in the NEP-2020. I also hope that such courses will help to build an entrepreneurial mindset amongst students at a young age,” CBSE chairman was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
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