Gandhinagar, June 2 -- Gujarat's rich tradition of handicrafts has held a distinct identity, both domestically and internationally, for centuries. In the context of a changing economic landscape and global competition, empowering these artisans has become a pressing necessity of the times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has articulated a vision to provide maximum encouragement to this traditional artistic heritage through mantras such as 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' (Development and Heritage), 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India), and 'Vocal for Local'.

In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is effectively carrying this vision forward.

Keeping this vision of the Prime Minister, along with the specific needs of the traditional artist...