City

Centre Announces Steps To Revive Pipili Appliqué Industry Of Odisha

By
OB Bureau

Puri: The Centre has taken a significant step to revive the famous Pipili applique industry of Odisha’s Puri district.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the Puri MP in this regard.

According to his announcement, all the seven Zonal Cultural Centers (ZCC) will play an active role in the preservation of Chandwa industry.

Applique works will be given a special place in the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs). Financial assistance will be provided to the artisans. New market opportunities will be created for them. Sekhawat said that special training and employment arrangements will be made to involve the young generation in this traditional industry.

“I would like to inform you that all the seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) under the Ministry of Culture have been directed to take up the traditional applique work (Chandua) of Pipili in Puri under the vanishing arts. All efforts will be made to provide opportunities to the Chandua artisans during Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) and other programmes/activities organized by them with the objective to preserve/ revive the said art form,” news agency IANS quoted the letter as saying.

This historic craft associated with the culture of Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannath is world famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant colours. The industry has played an important role in various religious festivals, including the annual procession. Now the central government has taken steps to protect this industry.

Sambit Patra said the step of the central government is crucial to preserve this priceless heritage of Odisha.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

[Watch] Independent Candidate In Rajasthan Slaps SDM At Polling Booth

Jaipur: An independent candidate from Rajasthan's Deoli-Uniara constituency was captured on video slapping a Sub-Divisional…

November 13, 2024

Odisha Cabinet Approves Extension Of WSIDP For 5 Years; Rs 9652 Cr To Be Spent

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of Water Sector Infrastructure Development Programme…

November 13, 2024

Aishwarya Rai Rejected Brad Pitt Starrer ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ For This Reason

Mumbai: Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and versatile…

November 13, 2024

IndiGo, Air India & Several Others Cancel Flights To Bali Due To Volcanic Eruption

New Delhi: IndiGo and Air India cancelled their flights to Bali on Wednesday following the…

November 13, 2024

Priyanka Chopra & Akshay Kumar To Team Up For Subhash Ghai’s ‘Aitraaz 2’?

New Delhi: The Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer romantic thriller ‘Aitraaz’ completed…

November 13, 2024

Mayo Clinic Team Meets Odisha CM, Highlights Modern Facilities For Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

Bhubaneswar: A delegation of US-based healthcare institutes including Mayo Clinic, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…

November 13, 2024

Manoj Mishra Questions Sabyasachi Mohapatra Over Film Title, Remuneration To Actors In Odisha

Cuttack: Hours after actor Manoj Mishra held a press briefing to counter Odisha Film Directors'…

November 13, 2024

[Watch] Delhi’s Air Quality Turns ‘Severe’ For First Time This Season, AQI At 418

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday,…

November 13, 2024