Foundation stone laid for ₹3 crore ‘Etikoppaka Theme Park’
A foundation stone has been laid for a new ₹3 crore handicrafts theme park in Etikoppaka, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to promote traditional lacquerware toys and support local artisans through tourism and infrastructure development.
Why it matters
This initiative supports the preservation of traditional crafts and provides economic development opportunities for rural artisans.
The foundation stone for the ‘Etikoppaka Handicrafts Theme park’, to be developed at a cost of ₹3 crore in Etikoppaka village of Yelamanchili mandal in Anakapalli district, was laid on Friday.
Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture, S. S. Rawat, District Collector Vijaya Krishnan, APTDC Managing Director Ravi Pattanshetti, Yelamanchili MLA Sundarapu Vijay Kumar and others participated in the foundation-laying ceremony.
The MLA along with the officials visited the workshops of Etikoppaka artisans and reviewed the traditional methods used in making the famous lacquerware toys. They observed the process of making the toys, the use of natural colours and other traditional techniques, and interacted with the artisans to understand their work and challenges.
During the programme, Mr. Rawat said: “Etikoppaka handicrafts have earned a unique identity internationally,” and stressed the need to promote the traditional craft to support the artisans.
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