Argus News - Breaking News: Bhubaneswar to Get World-Class Handicraft and Handloom Hub

Bhubaneswar, Mar 13: Odisha’s rich tradition of handicrafts and handlooms, admired worldwide, is set to receive a major boost with the upcoming Handicraft and Handloom Hub in Bhubaneswar.

A high-level meeting was held, to review the progress of its construction, under the chairmanship of Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary of the Works Department.

Conducted at the Works Department conference hall, the meeting focused on design, aesthetics, parking facilities, food courts, and ways to highlight ancient art forms within the hub.

Officials discussed how the entire complex could be made visually appealing by showcasing Odisha’s traditional crafts and textiles.

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Plans include housing government offices such as Boyanika, Utkalika, and Sambalpuri Bastralaya within the hub, ensuring that all handloom and handicraft products are available under one roof.

The initiative aims to provide tourists and buyers — both domestic and international — a single destination to explore and purchase Odisha’s famed artisanal products.

Senior officials present included Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department; Dr Nivedita Prusty, Director of Handicrafts and Managing Director of Boyanika; Managobinda Jena, Deputy Director; Laxmi Kanta Padhi, Special Secretary of Works Department; Priyabrata Samantaray, Chief Engineer (Buildings); Manoj Mahanand, Chief Construction Engineer; and Sachin Sahu, Superintending Engineer, among others.

The hub is envisioned as a cultural landmark that will not only promote Odisha’s traditional crafts but also provide artisans with better market access. By integrating modern infrastructure with heritage aesthetics, the government aims to create a vibrant space that reflects the state’s artistic legacy while supporting economic growth.

Once completed, the hub will serve as a one-stop destination for handicrafts and handlooms, strengthening Odisha’s position as a leader in traditional art and textile exports.