India, March 10 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The central cottage industries corporation Ltd, "The Cottage" proudly celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with a unique exhibition showcasing the works of National and State Award-winning women artisans. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Katyayani Sanjay Bhatia (Deputy Commissioner) Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on 8th March in the presence of Shri Manoj Lal, Managing Director, the Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd (CCIC).

Shri Manoj Lal underscored the significance of artisans and weavers in the cottage industries sector and he highlighted that the CCIC is empowering over 2000 women artisans and weavers across India by providing them ...