Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- As part of efforts to modernise Odisha's traditional handicrafts and improve artisans' productivity and earnings, 150 applique artisans were provided advanced toolkits at Bhakarsahi under Banamalipur in Khordha district on Monday.
The initiative is part of a larger programme under which 1,200 advanced toolkits will be distributed to artisans engaged in seven handicraft sectors across 12 districts during 2024-25 and 2025-26. The programme has been approved by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles.
The seven sectors covered are applique, wood, stone, horn, iron, terracotta, and brass metal crafts.
The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd (UTKALIKA), which has been working f...