President Droupadi Murmu will confer Handicrafts awards for the year 2023 and 2024 in New Delhi on December 9 to honour distinguished master craftspersons. Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh and Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita will also be present at the ceremony.

Ministry of Textiles said that the awards recognise unparalleled artistic excellence and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s rich and diverse handicraft heritage. It is a part of the National Handicrafts Week celebrations. National Handicrafts Week is celebrated annually from the 8th of December, as a tribute to India’s artisans and celebrates the enduring cultural significance of handicrafts.