1st April 2025: India’s handicrafts and handlooms are a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage, embodying centuries of tradition, skill, and creativity. These crafts reflect the diversity of India’s regions and are deeply connected to the country’s history and culture. The 19th National Handicrafts Fair, closured by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting these artistic traditions.
ଭାରତୀୟ ହସ୍ତଶିଳ୍ପ ଏବଂ ହସ୍ତତନ୍ତ ଆମ ଦେଶର ଅତୁଳନୀୟ କଳାତ୍ମକ ଐତିହ୍ୟର ପ୍ରମାଣ, ଯାହା ଶତାଦ୍ଦୀ ଶତାଦ୍ଦୀର ପରମ୍ପରା, କୌଶଳ ଏବଂ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ବିବିଧତାକୁ ପ୍ରତିଫଳିତ କରିଥାଏ। ହସ୍ତଶିଳ୍ପ ଓ ହସ୍ତତନ୍ତର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଆମ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ ବୋଲି ୧୯ତମ ଜାତୀୟ ହସ୍ତଶିଳ୍ପ ମେଳାର ଉଦ୍ଯାପନୀ ସମାରୋହରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥିଭାବେ ଯୋଗ… pic.twitter.com/csfaDCaFPh
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With artisans from 21 states participating, the fair showcases the nation’s finest craftsmanship. These events not only celebrate the beauty of handcrafted goods but also preserve ancient skills and provide a platform for innovation in the world of traditional arts. The Governor urged that the responsibility of protecting India’s artistic legacy is not only the government’s but everyone’s, calling for collective action to support and elevate the handicraft and handloom sectors.
By appreciating and supporting these crafts, we can ensure that India’s cultural treasures continue to thrive for generations to come.