Handicraft Sector of Odisha
Handicraft activity is the most ancient & traditional cottage industry of our State and no of artisans engaged in this profession is next to the farmers. They are having a vital role in the social economy. The craft activities are performed by the handicraft artisans and in some cases with the involvement of their family members to earn their livelihood with self-employment.
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Odisha Handicraft Achievements
(Last Five years)
Odisha is considered as land of handicrafts which is an integral part of our cultural heritage. As many as 50 different crafts are practiced by about 1.30 lakh artisans in varied degrees and dispersed through-out the state. The State has got best craftsmanship in the country having highest number of artisans honoured with National Award including Padma Awards.
1356
Institutional Training
556
Exhibition Participation
8742
Self Employment Generated
64305
Annual Production
511
SHGs Promoted
3357
Bank Linkage provided to Artisan
9253
Sales of
Utkalika
297
Artisans assisted under Workshed-cum-Housing
Mayurbhanj
5
Major Crafts
4585
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
21
Craft clusters
Sundargarh
3
Major Crafts
2377
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
4
Craft clusters
Keonjhar
7
Major Crafts
5585
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
41
Craft clusters
Bhadrak
4
Major Crafts
2516
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
8
Craft clusters
Balasore
5
Major Crafts
3450
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
4
Craft clusters
Jagatsinghpur
4
Major Crafts
3892
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
11
Craft clusters
Jajapur
5
Major Crafts
6553
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
Craft clusters
Cuttack
9
Major Crafts
5865
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
15
Craft clusters
Kendrapara
5
Major Crafts
5638
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
15
Craft clusters
Angul
5
Major Crafts
7169
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
13
Craft clusters
Dhenkanal
5
Major Crafts
6243
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
21
Craft clusters
Nayagarh
4
Major Crafts
3747
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
20
Craft clusters
Khordha
7
Major Crafts
10257
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
35
Craft clusters
Puri
7
Major Crafts
14557
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
37
Craft clusters
Deogarh
2
Major Crafts
909
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
4
Craft clusters
Bargarh
5
Major Crafts
11293
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
8
Craft clusters
Jharsuguda
2
Major Crafts
1352
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
60
Craft clusters
Sambalpur
6
Major Crafts
6048
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
5
Craft clusters
Subarnapur
2
Major Crafts
3057
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
8
Craft clusters
Balangir
5
Major Crafts
3868
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
24
Craft clusters
Phulbani
4
Major Crafts
2604
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
Craft clusters
Boudh
3
Major Crafts
1517
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
8
Craft clusters
Gajapati
3
Major Crafts
639
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
3
Craft clusters
Ganjam
6
Major Crafts
4444
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
10
Craft clusters
Nuapada
3
Major Crafts
1303
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
23
Craft clusters
Malkangiri
2
Major Crafts
1283
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
18
Craft clusters
Koraput
4
Major Crafts
2444
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
21
Craft clusters
Rayagada
3
Major Crafts
2596
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
7
Craft clusters
Nabarangpur
4
Major Crafts
2494
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
17
Craft clusters
Kalahandi
3
Major Crafts
1673
Total Population of Artisan
Major craft pocket
27
Craft clusters