New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need for further training, financial autonomy and greater opportunities for traditional artists, particularly those from remote rural communities, to help them showcase their work on national and international platforms.

Addressing the award ceremony of the 65th National Exhibition of Art in Delhi, the President highlighted the challenges faced by artists practising traditional art forms, including Sohrai, Madhubani and Gond painting, despite growing recognition of their work.

"In metropolitan cities like Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, traditional art forms still exist in their original, authentic state. However, to keep pace with the times and participate in competiti...