Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Chirala Kuppadam Sarees Awarded National Recognition
The government is giving a special award to Chirala's Kuppadam silk sarees!
These beautiful, hand-woven sarees are made in a place called Chirala, and they have a long history.
The government wants to help the people who make these sarees, called weavers, sell more and become more famous.
People from the government checked out the sarees earlier this year, and now they're giving an award to the people in charge of the area, who will get it on July 14.
This award is part of a program that helps local products get noticed.
Chirala's Kuppadam silk sarees have been awarded a national award.
The award is under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
The sarees are hand-woven and historically significant.
The award aims to boost their market presence and support weavers.
The Bapatla district Collector will receive the award on July 14.
- Who
- Chirala's Kuppadam silk sarees, and the Bapatla district Collector.
- What
- Chirala's Kuppadam silk sarees were given a national award.
- When
- The award will be presented on July 14.
- Where
- The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi.
- Why
- To recognize their craftsmanship and cultural significance, and boost market presence.
- Product
- Kuppadam silk sarees
- Region
- Chirala, Bapatla district
- Awarding Body
- Central government
- Scheme
- One District One Product (ODOP)
- Award Recipient
- Bapatla district Collector
- Award Date
- July 14