Supported by Norwegian Refugee Council-OCSD has set up training centers at 3 camp sites at Pishin and 2 at Loralai. Making its training program accessible to the underprevileged and disadvantaged is yet another altruistic approach by NRC, remote areas have suffered neglect and over the years –refugee affected and hosting areas have seen sharp incline in living standards with limited to no access to livelihood opportunities, with resources of the province dwindling, though these refugees have contributed widely to agriculture and have enormous abilities for growth- training programs have either phased out or faced a natural end as interest has diverted to meeting immediate needs i.e food, shelter, health. The downturn in Balochistan’s economy has equally disturbed market linkages, which earlier in the decade was vibrant and had an outreach to other provinces. Baloch embroidery evolution into aesthetically appealing patterns and fine deigns has put relatively bolder Afghan embroidery into the shadows, what stands out are the splash of colors on carpets and gillams-these have stood the test of time and are now even considered vintage, ethnic art and exotic prints. Very complimentary description of skills that has evolved hundredof years. To capitalize these talents and enhance skills is anticipated to bring this art and source of livelihood back into the limelight and for that we all need to make active contribution for promoting it at every possible venue.
