Jaipur:
The Shilpkala Mahotsav, organized by the Urban Livelihood Centre Institute since 14 November at the South Wing of Jawahar Kala Kendra, continues to attract a large number of visitors each day. Jaipur residents are showing remarkable enthusiasm for the festival, where artisans from across the country are presenting their skills, creativity, and traditional craftsmanship.
Stalls showcasing handicrafts, handloom products, jewelry, modern craft items, pickles & chutneys, home-made goods, and culturally unique specialties from various states have become a major attraction.
As part of the ongoing event, Day-NULM National Mission Manager Ms. Meghna, who specially visited Jaipur from the Ministry office in Delhi, reviewed the entire exhibition today. She was welcomed by Sanjeev Verma, Secretary, Jaipur Urban Livelihood Mission, and Rajni Meerval, SHG Coordinator, who greeted her with a bouquet. Both officials briefed her and guided her through the stalls set up by women members of various Self-Help Groups associated with the Urban Livelihood Mission.
“Such festivals not only provide a platform for women to showcase their talent but also play a vital role in empowering them economically and making them self-reliant.”
She added that the growing spirit of entrepreneurship among SHG women reflects a positive social transformation. She also extended her best wishes to all women artisans and entrepreneurs for a bright future.
Secretary Sanjeev Verma and SHG Coordinator Rajni Meerval informed that the festival is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM and that entry is completely free. They added that with the participation of artisans and weavers from across the country, Jaipur residents are getting a rare opportunity to explore and purchase a wide range of crafts, apparel, jewelry, traditional items, and household products in one place.
Social worker Jinesh Kumar Jain stated that platforms created through the Urban Livelihood Mission significantly boost the confidence and identity of women engaged in entrepreneurship. He appealed to the public to visit the festival in large numbers, support women entrepreneurs and artisans, and encourage local art and handicrafts.