PM Vishwakarma Artisans Participate in BRICS Cultural Bazar
Eight artisans from the PM Vishwakarma Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises participated in the two-day Cultural Bazar organized during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi on 26-27 October 2026. The event provided a platform to showcase India's rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, artisan-made products, and indigenous skills to national and international delegates attending the forum.
Artisan Representation and Craft Diversity
The participating artisans represented eight states: Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. They showcased traditional trades including Tailor, Goldsmith, Sculptor/Stone Carver, Doll and Toy Maker, and Cobbler. Selected artisans conducted live demonstrations of traditional craft-making techniques, allowing visitors to witness the skills and craftsmanship involved in creating these products.
Individual Artisan Contributions
Makbul Jadu Patiya from Jharkhand showcased traditional Dokra metal craft using the ancient lost-wax casting technique. Anurag Sahu from Madhya Pradesh specialized in hand-carved marble statues and pooja articles practicing the GI-tagged Jabalpur Stone Craft. Bajirao Shamrao Satpute from Maharashtra preserved traditional leather craftsmanship through handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals with intricate Nach Mauri Patta design.
Deepu S from Karnataka specialized in traditional Channapatna toys and Kinhal toys. Dheeraj Kumar from Bihar created intricate wooden and stone sculptures of Lord Buddha and other deities. Mohamad Nasim from Rajasthan created traditional lac bangles with vibrant colors and decorative stones. Masrat Fayaz from Jammu and Kashmir specialized in tailoring shawls, stoles, traditional Kashmiri pherans, and Pashmina shawls. Throngli Sangtam from Nagaland created handmade crochet dolls inspired by traditional Naga attire and cultural symbols.
Scheme Benefits and Support
Through the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, artisans received various forms of support including toolkits, skill training, loan assistance for raw materials, and onboarding on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho. Several artisans participated in exhibitions including Dilli Haat and State Trade Fairs, gaining wider market exposure. The participation aimed to enhance visibility and recognition of traditional artisans, expand market exposure, and highlight the scheme's impact in preserving traditional skills while empowering artisan communities.