National

MSME Ministry Partners with Radisson Goa Candolim to Promote Local Crafts under PM Vishwakarma

The Ministry of MSME, in collaboration with FSSAI, Goa’s Directorate of Handicrafts, Textiles & Coir and Radisson Goa Candolim, has launched a three-day Government-Hospitality Partnership to provide Goan artisans with direct market access and opportunities to showcase and sell traditional crafts.

Business

GCCI Women’s Wing Organises Three-Day Kasuti Embroidery Workshop to Empower Women Through Traditional Art

The GCCI Women’s Wing, in association with GSRLM, conducted a three-day Kasuti Embroidery Workshop in Panjim, training women in the traditional Karnataka art form while encouraging skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities.

National

Tanavade Appreciates Efforts of Artists at Goa Pavilion at IITF 2025

MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade visited the Goa Pavilion at IITF 2025 in New Delhi, praising Goan artists, artisans, and the state’s cultural showcase for its vibrant representation on a national platform.

Human Interest

Clay Moulding Machines Distributed to Local Artisans in Sattari by Dr. Deviya Rane

Dr. Deviya Rane handed out clay moulding machines to three skilled artisans from remote Sattari villages, boosting rural entrepreneurship and preserving traditional pottery crafts.

Events in Goa

Octave 2025: A Grand Celebration of North East India’s Cultural Diversity

Octave 2025, a national folk festival, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of North Eastern India. The festival features traditional folk music and dance performances, exhibitions of handicrafts and art, and more, showcasing the region's stunning natural beauty, vibrant festivals, and warm hospitality.