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Suchitra Ella takes charge as A.P. Government’s handloom and handicrafts advisor

Suchitra Ella takes charge as A.P. Government’s handloom and handicrafts advisor

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VIJAYAWADA Suchitra Ella, Co-founder and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, took charge as honorary advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) on matters related to the development of handlooms and handicrafts on Friday. She will hold that post with Cabinet rank  for a period of two years.  According to an official release, Ms. Suchitra will provide strategic guidance on supporting artisan livelihoods and enabling economic development of the handlooms and handicrafts sector through traditional industries. Ms. Ella thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for giving her the opportunity to contribute to one of the State’s most treasured sectors.  She stated that her goal was to expand the reach of the handloom clusters, redesign for modern relevance, and enhance the lives of artisans and artists through training, innovation and global exposure. eom Published – April 19, 2025 10:13 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

Suchitra Ella takes charge as Handlooms and Handicrafts Development Advisor

Suchitra Ella takes charge as Handlooms and Handicrafts Development Advisor

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Suchitra Ella | Photo Credit: File Photo Bharat Biotech co-founder Suchitra Ella on Friday took charge as the Adviser for Handlooms and Handicrafts Development, at a ceremony held at APCO Bhavan in Vijayawada. Ms. Suchitra Ella, a Padma Bhushan awardee, will serve in the post for two years, offering guidance to strengthen the handloom and handicrafts sectors in the State. Her role includes advising on policy reforms, promoting sustainability, enhancing market access, and encouraging digital platforms and GI recognition for artisan products. Handlooms and Textiles Commissioner Rekha Rani congratulated Ms. Suchitra Ella on her new role. She expressed confidence that Ms. Suchitra Ella’s leadership and experience in innovation and enterprise would provide a significant boost to the traditional handloom sector. Published – April 19, 2025 05:44 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Lakhpati didis’ showcase their culinary finesse at the Saras Food Festival 2024 | Food-wine News

‘Lakhpati didis’ showcase their culinary finesse at the Saras Food Festival 2024 | Food-wine News

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From the seasonal sarson ka saag with makke ki roti of Punjab to Jharkhand’s dhuska, Himachal Pradesh’s siddu, coastal fish recipes from Goa and Odisha, Bihar’s litti chokha, Rajasthan’s daal baati churma, and desserts like piping hot jalebis and kulhad tandoor chai—a melange of these regional culinary specialties from India was brought under one roof at the SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans’) Food Festival 2024, held from December 1-17 at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place, Delhi. Organised annually, by the Ministry of Rural Development under its Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) programme and supported by Kudumbashree and National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), the festival focuses on seasonal and regional specialties, promoting small businesses and farmers, crucial for sustaining food systems and artisans in India. A melange of these regional culinary specialties from India were all under one roof at the SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans’) Food Festival 2024 (Source: Swasti Pachauri) This year it featured 150 self-help groups (SHGs) across 30 …

PM Modi gifts Jharkhand’s art to Putin, Maharashtra’s handicrafts to Iranian President during BRICS Summit – India TV

PM Modi gifts Jharkhand’s art to Putin, Maharashtra’s handicrafts to Iranian President during BRICS Summit – India TV

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Image Source : X/@NARENDRAMODI Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian BRICS Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented handcrafted works from Maharashtra to the leaders of Iran and Uzbekistan and showcased Jharkhand’s art to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the recent BRICS Summit,  according to officials. Prime Minister Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia, where he participated in the 16th BRICS Summit and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other leaders. What did PM Modi gift to leaders during BRICS Summit? PM Modi presented a Mother of Pearl (MOP) seashell vase to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Officials said that this vase, crafted by coastal artisans of Maharashtra, symbolises the region’s rich craftsmanship and natural beauty. He gifted a traditional Warli painting to Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, honouring the ancient art form of Maharashtra’s Warli tribe.  Officials noted the painting’s cultural significance, with roots dating back nearly 5,000 years, and praised its distinctive, minimalistic beauty that has earned global admiration.  Created with …

Greater Noida: Handicrafts fair draws buyers from over 100 nations

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The 57th edition of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair, being held at Greater Noida’s India Expo Mart, opened to buyers from over 100 countries on Tuesday. As many as 3,000 exhibitors from across India are showcasing a wide array of products from 14 categories of handicrafts, home decor, furnishing, houseware and so on. According to the organisers, the B2B (business to business) fair is open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing consultants, and large domestic volume retail buyers. (HT Photo) From Visakhapatnam’s toys produced from leftover pieces of wood, to classic Pattachitra paintings from Odisha, the delicate wood work of Bastar in Chhattisgarh to bamboo products from the northeast states of India, fine metal work from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka as well as Aranmula kanaadi (decorative mirror) of Kerala, different kinds of Indian handicraft products are finding traction from international buyers at the five-day long fair. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Susanne Bryant, a buyer from Sydney, Australia who sources handcrafted fashion, accessories, and homewares from the …

ODOP scheme in Uttar Pradesh

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The Uttar Pradesh government’s ODOP scheme has plucked crafts from near extinction, given artisans guaranteed income and contributed to the state’s export growth through good marketing Lucknow,ISSUE DATE: Sep 5, 2022 | UPDATED: Aug 26, 2022 18:49 IST Artisans at the Common Facility Centre in Sitapur, a traditional hub of dhurries; (Photo: Maneesh Agnihotri) Two flower-shaped silver pieces, their simple and elegant central design speckled with lapis lazuli blue—the gulabi meenakari cufflinks and a matching brooch, the latter with a peacock motif, were chosen with care before Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted them to US President Joe Biden and US first lady Jill Biden at the G-7 summit in Germany in late June. Then there were the pieces of black pottery, polished to a subdued gleam and looking as distinguished as objets d’art from the palace of an ancient potentate. The recipient was Japanese PM Fumio Kishida. Others leaders like French president Emmanuel Macron, Italian premier Mario Draghi and German chancellor Olaf Scholz got ornate zari zardozi embroidered boxes, marble inlay table tops and handmade …

And the looms fall silent

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From pashmina shawls to carpets, Kashmiri handicrafts are a global brand. But a glut of cheaper products and low wages are driving many skilled artisans to abandon their profession Srinagar,ISSUE DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | UPDATED: Jul 2, 2022 09:51 IST Gulzar Ahmad Zargar, who quit carpet weaving as the wages were too low; (Photo: Yasir Iqbal) Half a century before Thomas Moore’s Oriental romance, Lalla Rookh (1817), extolled the beauty of Kashmir as a paradise on earth to the West, its handicraft, especially textiles and shawls, had conquered European capitals. Everyone was bewitched by Pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls—Napoleon gave them to empress Josephine and Queen Victoria was a lifelong devotee. Light and soft, warm and woven in exquisite patterns and designs, Kashmiri shawls became synonymous with the luxury and comfort of the finest wool: ‘Cashmere’. Shawls were the premium articles from Kashmir, but intricately carved walnut wood, willow wicker craft and carpets were also prized. Edited By: Vishakha Sharma Published On: Jul 1, 2022 Source link