President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Handicrafts Awards 2023-2024

Key facts

• President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024 at a ceremonial event in New Delhi.
• The awards celebrate master artisans preserving centuries-old traditions while shaping the handicrafts sector's future.
• President Murmu noted the handicraft sector employs over 3.2 million people, mostly in rural and remote regions.
• Women constitute 68% of the handicraft workforce, making the sector a significant avenue for women’s empowerment.
• She highlighted that the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative promotes regional crafts on global platforms.