Bhubaneswar: Odisha is globally renowned for its rich heritage of handicrafts and cultural traditions. Painting, carving, weaving, and other local resource-based crafts not only strengthen our cultural heritage but also play a vital role in rural economies.
Recognizing the need for the holistic development of these artisans, both government and private sector organizations are making collaborative efforts, a point emphasized by dignitaries during the Samriddhi Utsav.Supported by TPCODL and organized by Mahashakti Foundation at Kala Bhoomi, Shilpi Vihar, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar.
The event saw the participation of key dignitaries, including Pradeep Kumar Ghosal (CSR Head – TPCODL), Duyanta Tyagi (Commercial Head – TPCODL), Narendra Nath Jha (Regional Director – TRIFED), Prof. Dr. Debashish Mahapatra (President – Mahashakti Foundation), Prashant Kumar Mahapatra (Vice Chairman – Utkalika), Himanshu Pattnaik (Business Manager – ORMAS), Ambika Prasad Nanda (CSR Head – Tata Steel Foundation, Odisha), Jugal Kishore Pattnaik (Managing Director – Mahashakti Foundation), Mohan Baliyarsingh (Director – Mahashakti Foundation), Gagan Mahapatra (Director – Utkalika), Narendra Nayak (CEO – OSAFII), Anita Sabat (Director – Sabat Export).
All of them engaged in discussions regarding the challenges and opportunities for Odisha’s artisans.The Samriddhi Utsav witnessed the participation of over 200 artisans representing crafts such as Palm Leaf engraving, Pattachitra painting, handloom weaving, applique work, and Dhokra craft from places like Kakudrapur and Banamalipur (Khordha district), Saptasajya (Dhenkanal district), Lanjigarh (Kalahandi district), and Maniabandh (Cuttack district).Ten craft stalls were exhibited during the event, showcasing a variety of traditional artworks.
During the event, dignitaries also launched the Samriddhi Catalogue and the Kala Patrika (Quarterly Newsletter of Kala Punaruthan) published by the organisation.The second session of the event focused on deliberations around artisans’ challenges, aspirations, and economic development.In the afternoon, a cultural program was held showcasing Odissi Dance performance, following which Rashmi Pattnaik from TPCODL delivered the vote of thanks.The event was coordinated with the support of Subham Purohit, Surajit Pattnaik, Adya Shruti Nayak, Rituparna Rath, and Shiny Khuntia.
