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    <author>ENA</author>
    <category>State</category>
    <date>2024-10-21 14:13:31</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amaravati, Oct 21 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; Andhra Pradesh government has recently announced plans to organise at least four large-scale DWCRA exhibitions across the state to support local artisans of the handicraft sector.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;This initiative was revealed by Minister for MSME and NRI Affairs, Kondapalli Srinivas, during a press conference held on Sunday.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Minister Srinivas, accompanied by Collector B.R. Ambedkar, outlined the government's commitment to promoting local craftsmanship and artisanal products.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;A cornerstone of this effort will be the establishment of a major DWCRA Bazaar in Amaravati, spanning 10 acres. This marketplace aims to provide artisans from various regions of the country with enhanced opportunities to showcase and sell their creations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The announcement comes on the heels of the successful SARAS exhibition, which recently concluded in the Mansas grounds.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The 10-day event proved to be a significant economic boost for participating artisans, generating approximately Rs 7.2 crore in sales.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Minister Srinivas commended the efforts of A. Kalyan Chakravarthi, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, and other officials for orchestrating the exhibition's success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;During the press conference, the Minister also acknowledged the contribution of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) to the SARAS exhibition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;T. Nagarjuna, District Development Manager, NABARD, was felicitated for the organisation's financial support, which played a crucial role in facilitating the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;These initiatives underscore the state government's focus on rural development and its efforts to create sustainable economic opportunities for artisans and craftspeople across Andhra Pradesh.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <id>39649</id>
    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/ap-govt-to-launch-four-major-dwcra-exhibitions-for-local-artisans</link>
    <pubDate>2024-10-21 14:13:31</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>AP Govt To Launch Four Major DWCRA Exhibitions For Local Artisans</title>
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