Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Srikalahasti Artisans Seek Broader Markets
Artisans from Srikalahasti and other parts of India participated in an exhibition in New Delhi.
They showed their beautiful handmade products like wood carvings and puppets.
They met with important government officials and asked for help to sell their products in more places, both in India and abroad.
They also asked for better tools, more money for loans, and more support for their communities.
The officials said they would help and discuss these ideas with other officials.
The artisans were happy to have this opportunity to show their work.
Artisans from Srikalahasti and other parts of India showcased traditional crafts at the PM Vishwakarma exhibition in New Delhi.
Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Shobha Karandlaje visited the exhibition and interacted with the artisans.
Artisans requested the expansion of market opportunities to major cities in India and international markets.
They also sought high-quality power tools, enhanced loan limits up to Rs 10 lakh with subsidies, and more MSME cluster projects in Andhra Pradesh.
The ministers responded positively and assured discussion of development projects for the Tirupati parliamentary constituency.
- Who
- Artisans from Srikalahasti constituency and other parts of India
- What
- PM Vishwakarma handicrafts and handloom exhibition
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dilli Haat, New Delhi
- Why
- To showcase handcrafted products and seek wider market opportunities, increased financial support, and cluster-based development
- Event
- PM Vishwakarma handicrafts and handloom exhibition
- Location
- Dilli Haat, New Delhi
- Key Artisans
- Srikalahasti, Anantapur
- Products Displayed
- Wood carvings, Kalamkari, leather puppets
- Requested Actions
- Expand market opportunities, increase financial support, strengthen cluster-based development
- Requested Locations
- Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Pune, international markets
- Requested Tools
- High-quality power tools
- Requested Loan Limits
- Up to Rs 10 lakh with subsidies
