Pawan Kalyan seeks faster rollout of common facility centres for artisans
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered the acceleration of common facility centers for traditional artisans to improve training, marketing, and storage. The initiative includes new infrastructure, healthcare camps, and a QR-code system to connect artisans with global markets.
Why it matters
This policy aims to preserve traditional Indian handicrafts while modernizing the supply chain and improving the socio-economic welfare of rural artisans.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has directed officials to expedite the establishment of common facility centres (CFCs) for traditional artisans, with a focus on training, product storage and display, marketing and improving livelihoods.
In a press release on Tuesday, officials said a CFC for Savara tribal painters was being constructed at Sitampeta in Parvathipuram Manyam district with VB-G RAM G funds, following completion of land acquisition. Land had also been identified for centres for Banjara bag artisans in Madanapalle, banana-fibre artisans at Kurugunta in Anantapur district and Kalamkari artisans in Pedana. Construction is expected to begin after the necessary approvals are obtained.
At Udayagiri in Nellore district, ₹12 lakh has been sanctioned from Rajya Sabha member Lingamaneni Ramesh’s MPLADS funds for repairs and additional facilities at the community centre for traditional wooden utensil makers. The works include construction of a compound wall, toilets and a storeroom.
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