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Delhi govt triples prize money & expands categories in handicraft awards says Sirsa

New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) The Delhi Government has approved a major reform in the state Handicraft Awards Scheme, tripling the prize money, expanding award categories, and updating nomenclature to align with cultural ethos and national standards.
This marks the first comprehensive overhaul in 12 years under the Promotion of Handicraft Plan Scheme.
Delhi Minister for Industries Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, “After more than a decade, this long-overdue reform recognizes the real worth of our artisans.”
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ED gets 14-day custody of builder in Rs 222 cr PMLA case

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