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The Odisha government continues to promote traditional weavers through various schemes, from providing looms to offering weaving equipment at subsidized rates. However, in a new thrust towards women empowerment and preserving traditional crafts, the local administration has taken a focused step to promote Kotpad's Mirigan textile in Koraput district.
In the tribal-dominated Kotpad block, several women and young girls are being trained and encouraged to produce clothing items using the indigenous Mirigan fabric. These items range from face masks and vanity bags to stylish blazers and jackets for women, and designer shirts for men....