“The Cottage” organised Gandhi Shilp Bazaar (8-14 January 2025) wherein 46 Artisans participated from states such as Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. The “Gandhi Shilp Bazaar” showcased exclusive Handcrafted traditional Paintings , Furniture & Artisanal Crafts made by Mastercrafts persons, National awardees, Shilp Gurus & State Awardees. While inaugurating the Exhibition along with Shilp Gurus, National Awardees, State Awardees, Shri Manoj Lal, Managing Director,the Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd. stated that Artisans & Weavers are the backbone of Cottage Industries Sector and by preserving & sustaining the traditional crafts & craftsmanship through generations they have a major role to play in the Economic growth and promoting the cultural heritage of our Country. In this direction CCIC will take all possible measures to promote their Artisanal products to a global audience through various Govt schemes, Exhibitions & exports .The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar is sponsored by the office of DC (Handicrafts). Business enquiries worth Rs 10.47 lakhs were generated in the exhibition.