In today’s world it is increasingly becoming
necessary to preserve the heritage of the country along with the land, water sources, flora and fauna. The local art
and craft community needs to encourage and they must be educated to make the
talent commercially viable. AKOHAM provides a unique opportunity for the local
art and craft community to display, sell and teach their art to the tourists.
The Development of artisans and rural industries
has assumed increasing importance in development of our country. The rural
industries besides providing an avenue for implementing income offers
employment opportunities to the increasing labor force there by helping to
prevent their migration to urban areas.
The objectives of the program are,
To extend assistance of all round development to small and marginal farmers, landless laborers, rural artisans and other economically weaker sections, slum dwellers, through sharing of new/modern knowledge developing skills and canalizing necessary inputs through appropriate sources.
To assist the community to develop environmental awareness and to promote social forestry.
To involve and aid in the implementation of various welfare schemes of the Government for the benefit of the rural people.
To work in liaison with appropriate Government Departments viz., Social Welfare Board, Women & Child Welfare Department and such other sources and avail all the facilities extended for the community in need.
PUBLIC Utility
AKOHAM will establish a public utility facility to establish, run and aid free public Reading
Room. The objectives are,
To
provide amenities for and to hold discourses on Indian
Philosophy, History, Culture and allied subjects as to promote and cherish our heritage, tradition, culture and way of life.
