| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024 |
| Organizing Body | Ministry of Textiles |
| Date | 9th December 2025 |
| Venue | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Occasion | Part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations |
| About the Awards | Instituted in 1965, honor craftspersons for enriching India's cultural heritage through artistic excellence. |
| Dignitaries | President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, and Shri Pabitra Margherita as Guest of Honour. |
| Shilp Guru Awards | Introduced in 2002, represent the highest national recognition in the handicrafts sector. |
| National Handicrafts Week | Observed annually from 8th-14th December, includes exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, discussions, and cultural programmes. |
| Sectoral Importance | Preserves centuries-old traditions, supports millions of livelihoods, and contributes to national export earnings. |
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