Udhampur, Jan. 21 -- A 25-year-old sculptor from Udhampur, Rahul Sharma, has returned from corporate hubs to his native village, Kuprala, sparking an artistic revival that seamlessly combines ancient Dogri culture with modern materials.

While proficient in traditional media such as stone, concrete, and metal, Sharma's current focus is on fibre sculptures, which form the core of his first startup aimed at promoting both art and local employment.

In an interview with ANI, Sculptor Rahul Sharma says, "I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts 4-year degree from Jammu University. I have been working for the past three years. The government has made efforts to encourage cultural activities, languages, and traditional outfits. In addition, sev...