President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards 2026 at a ceremony in New Delhi on July 16, 2026. The awards, given by the Ministry of Textiles, recognise exceptional craftspeople who preserve traditional techniques and crafts. India has over 7 crore artisans and the handicrafts sector is valued at over ₹32,000 crore, with significant export potential. Major Indian craft traditions celebrated include Varanasi silk weaving, Jaipur blue pottery, Kutch embroidery, Moradabad brass work, and Channapatna toys. The ceremony coincided with the conclusion of Bharat Tex 2026 (July 14-17, Bharat Mandapam).
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President Droupadi Murmu Confers National Handicrafts Awards 2026 in New Delhi; Artisans from Across India Honoured
Key Points
- President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards 2026 at a ceremony in New Delhi on July 16, 2026
- The awards, given by the Ministry of Textiles, recognise exceptional craftspeople who preserve traditional techniques and crafts
- India has over 7 crore artisans and the handicrafts sector is valued at over ₹32,000 crore, with significant export potential
- Major Indian craft traditions celebrated include Varanasi silk weaving, Jaipur blue pottery, Kutch embroidery, Moradabad brass work, and Channapatna toys
- The ceremony coincided with the conclusion of Bharat Tex 2026 (July 14-17, Bharat Mandapam)
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• National Handicrafts Awards 2026: President Murmu confers; New Delhi; July 16, 2026 • Ministry of Textiles organises; India: 7 crore+ artisans; sector value: ₹32,000 crore+ • Major craft traditions: Varanasi silk, Jaipur blue pottery, Kutch embroidery, Moradabad brass • Coincides with Bharat Tex 2026 (July 14-17, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi)
