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Skilled Indian artisans in Uttar Pradesh are shown actively engaged in creating traditional pottery and textiles, demonstrating the success of the ODOP initiative.
Makers & Craft

Uttar Pradesh ODOP empowers artisans, boosting crafts and local economies

In just two and a half years, Uttar Pradesh's exports have nearly doubled, surging from Rs 88,000 crore to Rs 1.

Elijah Vance·June 28, 2026
Traditional Kashmiri houseboats with intricate carvings on a low-water Dal Lake, symbolizing cultural heritage and environmental challenges.
Makers & Craft

Kashmir's Houseboats Face Preservation Challenges Amidst Cultural Decline

Farooq Ahmad Nagoo lost both of his houseboats to a prolonged dry spell, creating dry patches in the lake, a stark reminder of the environmental and policy challenges threatening Kashmir's iconic floa

Elijah Vance·June 8, 2026