On May 19, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a group of artisans and weavers from India's North Eastern States at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting served to recognize their contributions to the ‘At Home’ Reception held on January 26, 2026, where they crafted invitation kits and showcased the diverse cultural heritage of their respective regions.
**Key Contributions and Regional Representation**
The artisans involved represented the states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Notable artistic contributions included:
* **Nagaland:** Baskets crafted from bamboo and banana fiber.
* **Assam:** Hand-woven stoles.
* **Manipur:** Traditional black pottery.
* **Sikkim:** Various products made from natural fibers.
**Presidential Address and Objectives**
President Murmu commended the group as a "shining example of the living heritage of the nation." Her address focused on several key policy and social objectives:
* **Support and Self-Reliance:** She emphasized the necessity of providing institutional support to artisans to ensure their artistic knowledge reaches a wider audience and helps them achieve self-reliance.
* **Cultural Preservation:** The President lauded the artisans for protecting India's cultural heritage and urged them to ensure these traditions are passed down to the younger generation.
* **Regional Recognition:** She highlighted the abundance of natural beauty and talent inherent in the North Eastern region.
**Event Conclusion and Metadata**
Following the interaction, the participants were given a guided tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Amrit Udyan.
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Key Entities Referenced
Droupadi Murmu: President of India who hosted and commended artisans and weavers from the North Eastern region for their contributions to the nation's living heritage.
North Eastern States: The collective region comprising Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, whose artisans and weavers were recognized for their cultural craftsmanship.
‘At Home’ Reception: A state event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan where North Eastern artisans showcased their work and crafted specialized invitation kits.
President's Secretariat
A GROUP OF ARTISANS AND WEAVERS FROM
NORTH EASTERN STATES CALLS ON THE
PRESIDENT
ARTISANS AND WEAVERS ARE THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF
LIVING HERITAGE OF THE NATION: PRESIDENT DROUPADI
MURMU
Posted On: 19 MAY 2026 5:18PM by PIB Delhi
A group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern States called on the President of India, Smt
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 19, 2026).
The artisans and weavers were who helped in crafting the invitation kit and showcasing the diverse artistic
and cultural heritage of the North Eastern region of India during the ‘At Home’ Reception held on January
26, 2026. For example, artisans from Nagaland made baskets by using banana fiber and bamboo, weavers
from Assam made stoles, artisans from Manipur made black pottery, and artisans from Sikkim made
products by using natural fiber.
During the interaction, artisans and weavers shared their experience of working for the ‘At Home’
Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for providing them a platform to showcase their
talents.In her interaction with the artisans and weavers from Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, she said that the North-East has an abundance of natural
beauty. She emphasized the need to provide support for artisans and weavers so that their artistic
knowledge reaches as many people as possible and they can become self-reliant. She commended the
artisans and weavers for preserving and protecting the cultural heritage. She said that they are the shining
example of the living heritage of the nation and urged them to pass on these invaluable traditions to the
younger generation.
After the meeting, the artisans and weavers took a guided tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Amrit
Udyan.
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