At the initial stage of my six-year involvement in uplifting society through skill-based initiatives, particularly by promoting handicraft work and teaching students to think creatively and independently, my efforts were partially jeopardized by deep-rooted superstition and resistance to rational learning.
The President said handicrafts are not only a part of India's cultural identity but also an important source of livelihood. She said this sector employs over 3.2 million people in the country.
This initiative aims to revive dying traditional industries in rural areas, strengthening artisans’ livelihoods while establishing local products as a “new force of Swadeshi.” The ambitious PM Ekta Mall project by the central government is emerging as a major hub for the sale, display, and branding of local products across states, officials here on Tuesday said.
The conference witnessed active participation from representatives of all states and Union Territories.
This step has been taken under the Promotion of Handicraft plan scheme, marking the first such overhaul in the past 12 years.
During a visit to Bhadohi on Monday, Yogi conducted a review meeting with local public representatives on the district’s development projects.
A vibrant state-level handicraft festival in Fazilka, Punjab, celebrates India's diverse cultural heritage with handmade crafts, traditional performances, and multicultural experiences.
The 9th edition of the ‘Bengal Mango Mela and Handloom-Handicraft Expo 2023’ organised by the West Bengal government begins on June 5, 2023.
More than 500 athletes from across the valley participated in the event, expressing their desire for peace and development in Kashmir
Residents of Lucknow will get an opportunity to witness the cultural nuances of several states during the celebrations.
