Skills of a papier mache craftsman A Sekar of Pondicherry
gets national reorganization. President Pranab Mukherjee presented him the
award sometime in earlier in this July for the year 2011.
On recommendation of the territory's handicraft
department, the Puducherry Government recognized his contribution to the craft
and selected him for the national award for excellence in papier mache.
"It (national award) is a great honour. The awards
and recognition will encourage craftsmen to pass on their skills," said
57-year-old Sekar.
A Sekar is a sixth generation paper mache craftsman from
Vandipalayam in Cuddalore district. This award will definitely inspire
thousands of people to achieve something big for their country.
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