Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has announced that the State government intends to actively support cottage industries in Telangana to create substantial employment opportunities and increase income in the future.

Speaking to the media after inaugurating stalls set up for exhibition and sale of BC artisans’ handmade products under the aegis of the BC Welfare department at Tank Bund here on Wednesday, he emphasised that the goods produced by artisans and traditional craftsmen serve great utility to society.

"The State government is committed to encouraging handmade products as part of building a healthy Telangana. The exhibition will continue from June 25 to 29, featuring products from not only Hyderabad, but also from other districts related to various cottage industries. The people should make good use of the exhibition," Bhatti Vikramarka said.

The Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the people to visit the exhibition, purchase eco-friendly and health-beneficial products of their choice, and support traditional artisans. He also mentioned that the government under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is allocating dedicated funds with a special focus on BC Corporations.

The exhibition showcases clay utensils made by potters, bamboo products by Medari artisans, beadwork items, and handloom products from Pochampally, Gadwal, and Narayanpet. It also features Neera-based products arranged by members of the Gouda community.The Deputy Chief Minister personally examined all the stalls, enquired about the products, and interacted with the artisans. He, along with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Vakiti Srihari, also tasted fish dishes prepared by the Bestha community members.