Government committed to conserve original concept of Crafts Museum

Work of late artist Smt. Ganga Devi is well conserved in the Museum Collection

The Ministry of Textiles wishes to clarify that the Government of India is fully committed to conserve the original concept of the National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum and to preserve the exhibits and artworks to the maximum extent possible.  It is in this spirit that the Rejuvenation Project is being implemented.  The Government welcomes suggestions in this regard from all quarters.

It is further clarified that an excellent collection of works including ‘Cancer Series’, by the late artist Smt. Ganga Devi, is well conserved in the Museum Collection; it will be given its due place in the Museum Galleries, once the rejuvenation work is completed.

The National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum was set up in the year 1956 and was moved to present premises in year 1979-1980. Keeping in view the need for upkeep and maintenance of the structures, Rejuvenation Project was planned in the year 2010. Implementation of the Rejuvenation Project is being supervised by an Advisory Committee which has several eminent persons from related areas.

Courtesy: pib.nic.in