Project Title: 

• Empowering Artisans Through a Tailored Learning Management System (LMS) with AI Tools for Localized and Multimedia Access.

Objective: 

• To empower artisans by providing them with the right knowledge, tools, and training using a digital Learning Management System (LMS) that integrates AI-based multimedia support, enabling ease of usage in local languages. .

Project Components

1. Development of a Tailored Learning Management System (LMS)

• Features:
  o Local language support for multiple regional dialects.
  o Multimedia access (audio, video, and infographics) to simplify complex concepts.
  o Offline accessibility to ensure learning continuity in areas with limited internet connectivity.
  o Interactive modules, including quizzes and assignments, to reinforce learning.
• AI Integration:
  o Voice Assistance: Enable voice-based navigation and search for users who may be less literate.
  o Personalized Learning Paths: AI-driven recommendations based on user progress and needs.
  o Content Translation: AI-powered real-time translation and transcription to support multilingual learners.

2. Content Development and Customization

• Develop training modules in:
  o Craft Skills Enhancement: Advanced techniques for traditional and contemporary crafts.
  o Business Skills: Marketing, pricing, and customer relationship management.
  o Digital Literacy: Basics of smartphone usage, e-commerce platforms, and social media marketing.
  o Sustainability Practices: Eco-friendly production techniques and waste management.
• Local artisans’ involvement to co-create content, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance.

3. Training and Capacity Building

• Master Trainers Program: Train community leaders and experienced artisans to guide
  others.
• Workshops and Webinars: Blend online and offline training sessions to maximize
  reach.

Peer Learning Circles: Foster community-driven knowledge sharing and support.

4. Digital Toolkits for Artisans

• Provide artisans with:
  o Smartphones or tablets preloaded with the LMS.
  o Access to digital tools for design, inventory management, and customer
  engagement.

5. Last-Mile Digital Access Support

• Set up localized digital hubs in artisan clusters to:
  o Provide reliable internet connectivity.
  o Act as community centers for digital skill development.

6. Partnerships and Collaborations

• Collaborate with technology partners for AI tool integration.
• Partner with NGOs, government bodies, and private companies to fund and scale the initiative.
• Engage e-commerce platforms to connect artisans directly with consumers.