Dehradun, Sept. 17 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended a program organised by the Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicrafts Development Council at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan in the Chief Minister's residence.

On this occasion, he inspected various stalls showcasing handicraft products and honoured 11 artisans with the Uttarakhand Shilp Ratna Award.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Uttarakhand's weaving and handicraft traditions are renowned for their diversity, traditional designs, and quality. He described the artisans and weavers of the state as true custodians of Uttarakhand's cultural heritage.

At the beginning of the program, he paid homage to those who lost their lives in the recent natural disasters...