On 25th June 2024, we were honoured to welcome Shri Prabhakaran, the Regional Director of the Northern Region Office, Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Mumbai, along with Shri. Chandra Shekhar, Senior Assistant Director (Handicrafts) from Kolhapur, Shri. Awdhesh Thakur, Assistant Director (Handicrafts) from Nagpur and Shri. Ajeet from HSC, Bhopal.

As Shri Prabhakaran and his team arrived, they were welcomed by Smt. Safina Bano, CFC In charge, he carefully observed the various stages of production and the finished products. He was particularly impressed by the quality, creativity, and craftsmanship that our artisans demonstrated. His feedback was inspiring, offering us new perspectives on how to further enhance our processes and products. His suggestions ranged from refining our production techniques to exploring new markets, all aimed at helping us elevate the standing of our cluster in the handicrafts industry.

The presence of the Senior Assistant Director from Kolhapur and the Assistant Director from Nagpur, their combined experience and expertise lead to exchange of ideas that will undoubtedly benefit our cluster moving forward. We are deeply grateful for the time and attention Shri Prabhakaran and other officials dedicated to our cluster. Their visit gave us with renewed energy and determination to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.