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  • Apr 19, 2024
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SRINAGAR MAY EARN INDIA’S WORLD CRAFT CITY DESIGNATION SOON.

Why in the news?

Srinagar’s craftsmanship is under scrutiny by World Crafts Council International for potential designation as India’s World Craft City.

source:slideserve

About the Recognition and Evaluation:

  • Srinagar is under consideration by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI) to be designated as the World Craft City (WCC) from India.
  • The WCCI, headquartered in Kuwait, is dedicated to identifying and preserving traditional crafts worldwide.
  • A three-member team from the WCCI is currently in Srinagar, assessing its craft clusters, artisanal processes, and the status of local artisans.
About Srinagar as a part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN):

  • Designation: Srinagar recognized as a Creative City for Crafts and Folk Arts.
  • Significance: Second city in India after Jaipur in this category.
  • Benefits: Global recognition, access to international funding, partnerships with craft universities, and product promotion opportunities.
  • Network: Joins UNESCO’s network of 295 Creative Cities worldwide.

What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?

  • Established: UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) formed in 2004.
  • Objective: Foster cooperation among cities valuing creativity in urban development.
  • Goal Alignment: Supports Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Creative Fields: Encompasses crafts and folk arts, media arts, film, design, gastronomy, literature, and music.

Indian Cities on UCCN:

  • Srinagar: Crafts and Folk Arts (2021).
  • Mumbai: Film (2019).
  • Hyderabad: Gastronomy (2019).
  • Chennai: Creative City of Music (2017).
  • Jaipur: Crafts and Folk Arts (2015).
  • Varanasi: Creative City of Music  (2015).

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-how-srinagar-earned-unesco-creative-tag-7615676/