1st Edition

Creative Economy and Sustainable Development The Context of Indian Handicrafts

By Madhura Dutta Copyright 2024
130 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

130 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

130 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The creative economy is one of the world’s most dynamic sectors. Drawing upon the author’s work on empowerment and sustainability, this book focuses on India's indigenous, rural, traditional handicraft-based creative and cultural industries (CCIs) and the role they can play in the country’s creative economy. The book combines a comprehensive assessment of the region's deeply rooted cultural and... Read more

1. History and evolution of creative industries in India 2. The sustainable development approach 3. The regional context: An overview 4. Self-sufficient village economy 5. Rural creative entrepreneurship 6. Urban enterprises for traditional craft-based creative industries 7. Associated industries: Festivals and tourism 8. Discussion

Biography

Madhura Dutta, PhD is a development sector professional, researcher, and writer with more than two decades of national and international experience in culture-based sustainable development programs.