Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 7 (ANI): Phool Kumar, an artisan from a remote area in Rajasthan makes Ganesh idols out of environment-friendly materials.
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, artisans making idols of Lord Ganesh in Andhra Pradesh are facing hardships as the state government has decided not to allow Ganesh pandals and immersion processions this year due to COVID-1
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 5 (ANI): Ahead of Durga Puja, Vishwakarma Day, artisans making idols in Guwahati urge the state government to release Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to give them a clear picture about the festival celebrations.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 4 (ANI): With Ganesh Chathurthi just round the corner, artisans making Lord Ganesh idols in Tamil Nadu's Madurai are facing hardship as they are not getting any response from buyers this year.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 3 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, artisans making Ganesh idols in Bhubaneswar are hopeful of getting a better response from buyers this year.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 19 (ANI): School of Designs, a unit of Jammu and Kashmir's Directorate of Handicrafts, is playing a vital role in improving the designs of traditional handicraft products giving a boost to the industry and helping local artisans earn more profits.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 16 (ANI): A design studio aimed to promote Kashmir carpets and help artisans get access to digital facilities and modern designs has been set up at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) in Srinagar. At the government set up facility, ar
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 10 (ANI): Ahead of 75th Independence Day, artisans of Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) have produced national flags in Guwahati.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 9 (ANI): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart and Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur in Odisha has announced a partnership to support and promote small businesses, artisans and weavers by leveraging technology, e-commerce platform and market insights.
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Rameswar Teli virtually launched 3rd ONGC handicraft project 'Ujjwal Abahan' on August 6. The ONGC supported Assam Handloom project will support and train over a hundred artisans of Bhatiapar of Sivasagar
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 7 (ANI): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Ltd (HPSHHCL) to bring local artisans, weavers, handicraft and handloom makers into the e-commerce fold
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying down a roadmap for Indian exports, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Dr A Sakthivel said that exports can act as a bridge between farmers and the Indian diaspora, and can help raise the income o