New Delhi, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on friday visited the pavilion of the Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIC) at Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, where he was briefed on the corporation’s rich legacy and its initiatives to promote India’s traditional handloom and handicraft heritage.
The visit highlighted CCIC’s longstanding association with artisans and weavers and its continued efforts to showcase and preserve the country’s rich cultural craftsmanship.
CCIC Pavilion presents the Corporation’s journey of empowering artisans and weavers by providing them with better market access and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Through its initiatives, CCIC is actively contributing to the vision of “Vocal for Local” and taking “Local to Global”, by connecting India’s traditional craftsmanship with wider domestic and international markets.
Bimal Gopalachari, Managing Director, CCIC, along with officials of the Corporation, artisans and weavers, were present at the Pavilion. The Pavilion showcases the exceptional skills and craftsmanship of artisans from different parts of the country, including artisans from Gujarat demonstrating traditional artwork using Agate stones and semi-precious stones and intricate Appliqué work.
CCIC is celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of Indian handloom and handicrafts, bringing together exceptional artistry, creativity and craftsmanship from across the country and showcases a wide range of traditional and handcrafted products that reflect India’s vibrant cultural legacy and the timeless beauty of its indigenous art forms.
