Directorate of Handicrafts

Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department

Government of Odisha

Minister

Shri Naveen Patnaik

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Smt. Rita Sahu
Hon'ble Minister

Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, IAS
Principal Secretary

Smt. Pranati Chhotray, IAS
Director

Lists of recognised crafts

Training Program

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.

Events