(Source: Ministry of Textiles of the Republic of India) President of India presents Shilp Guru and National Awards to Master Craftspersons The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the awards to Shilp Gurus and National Awardees at a function at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. 21 Shilp Guru Awards and 59 National Awards for the year 2012, 2013 & 2014 were presented to master craftspersons, sixteen of whom are women. The main objective of the awards is to give recognition to masters for their excellence in craftsmanship and valuable contribution to Indian Handicrafts. Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated the awardees and expressed his deep appreciation for their...
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