On the occasion of his 73rd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Vishwakarma Yojana scheme today to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma.
In an address at the scheme's launch, Minister Sitharaman underlined the invaluable role of artisans and craftsmen in shaping India's self-sufficiency and prosperity.
She took to her Instagram handle to share a picture of the late artist with the legendary actor and wrote in the caption, “Maqbool Fida Hussain was a dear friend and admirer of Sahib alongside other close friends. Often, they would meet at 'The Taj Hotel Chambers' for High Tea, Lunc
This comprehensive scheme will benefit artisans and craftspeople in rural and urban areas across India. It encompasses eighteen traditional crafts, including carpenter, boat maker, armourer, blacksmith, hammer and tool kit maker, locksmith, goldsmith, potter, sculptor, stone breaker, cobb
Cuttack-based smoke artist Deepak Biswal created a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birth anniversary, also depicting Odisha's magnificent heritage with an exquisite representation of the wheel from the Sun Temple in Konark in the background.
Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bhubaneswar, artisans are meticulously perfecting lord Ganesha idols, with a notable preference for Maharashtra-style models.
While addressing the Tool Kit and Mega Loan distribution ceremony for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector under 'Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana CM Yogi said, "Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana and One District One Product program, both are giving a platform for o
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday presented the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 artists from varied fields of performing arts.
Kupwara (Jammu Kashmir) [India], September 15: The Bangus Festival, held in the breathtaking backdrop of Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression of cultural splendor and artistic brilliance. The event, which brought together people from all walks
"We have created this sand art on the theme of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission and the G20 summit, in celebration of Modi’s birthday on September 17th. We are very happy with these achievements. It took us three people and 24 hours to complete the sand art," sand artist Anil Joshi told
"PM Vishwakarma" represents a significant stride toward preserving India's cultural heritage, empowering skilled artisans, and promoting the rich tradition of craftsmanship that has endured for generations. The primary objective is to enhance the quality and reach of products and services