From Pattachitra to Stone Carving, 144 Trainees Join SIDAC’s Craft Programme
Bhubaneswar: From Pattachitra and palm leaf engraving to stone and wood carving, 144 trainees have begun a year-long programme at the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC), aimed at building skills in Odisha’s traditional craft forms and preparing them for future opportunities. The 2026–27 batch was formally welcomed at a ceremony held…