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Etikoppaka Theme Park Plan Targets Artisan Welfare and Tourism
A new handicraft theme park is being planned in Etikoppaka village.
It is expected to cost about Rs 3 crore.
The project will use nearly 10 acres of land.
Officials say it should help traditional artisans earn a better living.
It may also support their healthcare and help sell their products.
Etikoppaka is famous for lacquer toys made with natural dyes.
The government wants these toys to become better known around the world.
A resort and boat rides are also being considered to attract visitors.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Etikoppaka Handicraft Theme Park in Etikoppaka village.
The park is expected to cost Rs 3 crore and use nearly 10 acres of land.
MLA Sundarapu Vijay Kumar said the plan will support artisans’ healthcare, livelihoods, marketing and product development.
Officials are exploring tourism additions, including a nearby resort and boat rides linked to the Left Canal.
Artisans demonstrated traditional lacquer-toy making using natural dyes and established techniques.
- Who
- Elamanchili MLA Sundarapu Vijay Kumar, tourism officials and Etikoppaka artisans are involved.
- What
- A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the proposed Etikoppaka Handicraft Theme Park and broader artisan-support plans.
- Where
- Etikoppaka village in Elamanchili mandal, Anakapalli.
- When
- The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday.
- Why
- The project is intended to improve artisans’ welfare, livelihoods, product marketing and tourism opportunities.
Key facts
- Project
- Etikoppaka Handicraft Theme Park
- Estimated cost
- Rs 3 crore
- Land identified
- Nearly 10 acres
- Main craft
- Etikoppaka lacquer toys
- Planned artisan support
- Welfare, healthcare, livelihoods, marketing and product development
- Possible tourism additions
- A nearby resort and boat rides
- Other marketing initiative
- A handicrafts exhibition was organised near Bhogapuram International Airport
Sources
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