Question

The Arts, Crafts and Heritage villages established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for showcasing handicrafts of artisans are called
1. Shilparamam
2. Lepakshi Emporia 
3. Handicrafts Bazar
4. Hastakala Vedika

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shilparamam

The correct answer is Shilparamam.

• Shilparamam
  • Shilparamam which literally translates into 'Crafts Village' in English, seeks to keep arts & crafts relevant- to people in general, become a part of daily life, and to artisans for whom crafts are more than a mere livelihood- they are a way of life.
  • Shilparamam literally translates into ‘Crafts Village’ in English.
  • Shilparamam seeks to keep craft relevant- to people in general so that crafts and thereby culture can become a part of daily life, and to artisans for whom crafts are more than a mere livelihood- they are a way of life.
  • Shilparamam Society under the Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh is a registered body under the AP Societies Registration Act, 2001 is mandated to keep alive State’s arts, crafts, cuisine and other cultural aspects through promotion, preservation and popularization.

• An enterprise of the Andhra Pradesh Government, Lepakshi Corporation was set up in the year 1982 for the promotion, development and marketing of handicrafts besides implementing schemes for the welfare of artisans.
• Lepakshi’s vision - "An Empowered Artisan Community Thriving in an 'Enabling' Environment" guides the organization in its successful journey with a total of 12+2 Showrooms (12 in AP , 1 in Kolkata and 1 in New Delhi) across Andhra Pradesh and India.