Vijayawada: The Associated Press will purchase jackfruit wood from other states and provide it to artisans who specialize in making the world-famous Bobbili Veena in Andhra Pradesh, the Minister of Handloom and Textiles S. Savita announced at the state legislative meeting on Wednesday that the Associated Press will source jackfruit wood from other states and provide it to artisans who specialize in making the world-famous Bobbili Veena in Andhra Pradesh.
In response to the members’ questions, she insisted that the government would provide full support to the craftsmen who have been starting to bring Bobbili Veena in historic times. The wood of the jackfruit tree, which is only at least 30 years old, is used to make Bobbili Veena.
In this regard, the Minister stressed the importance of promoting the cultivation of trees and trees in Andhra Pradesh. She revealed that an action plan has been developed in consultation with officials from the Forest and Tribal Welfare Department.
Savita said the infrastructure of marketing Bobbili Veenas will be enhanced by opening a new Lepakshi showroom across the state. The minister stressed: “The existing showrooms will be upgraded and visually attract more consumers. In addition, measures are being taken to restore the cessation of the craft village of Tirupati.”
She further mentioned the hand-woven Bobbili Sarees, saying their sales will be promoted under the “one-area product” program. These saris hand looms will be trained to develop new designs. To this end, the necessary tools will be provided to the craftsmen.
Savita expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for supporting the handloom craftsmen. In this case, she noted that during the budget meeting, handbags made from banana fiber had been distributed to the congress members.
In answering a question, the Minister assured that issues related to the Vizianagaram Conservatory will be resolved soon.
