Sachin Malik Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that more than three crore People in Uttar Pradesh are earning their livelihood through various traditional crafts and handicrafts and are living Self-Reliant lives. After the Government came to Power in 2017, the State Government began working to Promote traditional artisans and handicraft workers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has focused on connecting traditional Craftsmanship with modern technology and New markets, along with improving Product Packaging and design. This has opened up new opportunities for artisans and handicraft workers to Progress.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was addressing the Vishwakarma Puja Mahotsav organised at Shri Vishwakarma Panchayat Temple in Gorakhpur on Wednesday on the occasion of Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti. He said that the day was extremely sacred. On one hand, it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the divine architect of creation, While on the other, it is the Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Whom he described as the architect of New India.
From the land of Baba Gorakhnath, Chief Minister Yogi conveyed birthday Greetings to Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the People of Uttar Pradesh. He said that under Prime Minister Modi leadership, 1.4 billion Indians would witness the realisation of his vision of a New India and a developed India. He also Prayed to Baba Gorakhnath and Lord Vishwakarma for Prime Minister Modi Good health and long life.
A Country That Respects Its Artisans Moves Forward
Chief Minister Yogi said that in India tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped as the deity of craftsmanship and the divine architect of creation. People associated with specialised arts, craftsmanship and handicrafts express their Gratitude to the divine architect on Vishwakarma Jayanti. He said Prime Minister Modi believes that a country that respects its artisans and handicraft workers Progresses.
Chief Minister Yogi said that Prime Minister Modi has Provided artisans and handicraft workers with a Platform under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in New India. Artisans engaged in traditional occupations such as masonry, carpentry, confectionery and Goldsmithing have long been the foundation of Self-Reliance in Society.
Artisans Were Neglected After Independence
Chief Minister Yogi said that traditional artisans and handicraft workers had been continuously neglected after independence. For the first time, the Government listened to their concerns, understood their needs and took Steps to address them. Arrangements were made to Provide them with toolkits, training and access to affordable bank loans. He said that the double-engine Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi has been working to help artisans move Forward.
He said that after the Government was formed in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, work in this direction was initiated. Today, more than three crore People in the State are earning their livelihoods through various crafts and handicrafts and living Self-Reliant lives.
Traditional Craftsmanship Linked with Technology and New Markets
Chief Minister Yogi said that it was essential to connect traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to help it evolve with Changing times. Prime Minister Modi has worked to connect the Skills of artisans with modern technology and new markets, While also focusing on Product Packaging and design. This has Provided traditional artisans with an opportunity to adapt their crafts to Changing times and expand their Reach.
Chief Minister Yogi said that the vision of a Self-Reliant and developed India would be realised through artisans, handicraft workers, the country Youth and the Power of women. Wishing Prime Minister Modi a healthy, Successful and long life, he said that the country Should continue to benefit from his Guidance for many Years.
It Is My Good Fortune to Visit the Temple Every Year: CM Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi said that he Gets the opportunity to visit Shri Vishwakarma Panchayat Temple every Year and considers it a matter of Good fortune. He thanked the office-bearers of the temple committee and said that the work of taking forward the temple arrangements, Which began decades ago with a Particular vision, continues even today. Artisans and handicraft workers are carrying this initiative forward without any Discrimination.
During the Programme, Chief Minister Yogi released a book related to Lord Vishwakarma. Legislative Council Member Dr. Dharmendra Singh and others welcomed him. A councillor Presented him with a bouquet. Temple committee minister Shyam Babu Sharma Presented the Chief Minister with a memento, while Ravi Panchal Welcomed him by Presenting an Angavastram.
The Programme was attended by BJP State General Secretary Saket Mishra, Regional President Sahajanand Rai, Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Vice-Chairperson Charu Chaudhary, BJP Metropolitan President Ramesh Pratap Gupta, Shri Vishwakarma Panchayat Temple President Vidyanand Sharma, Anoop Sharma, Jaiprakash Sharma, Ajay Kumar Vishwakarma, Gauri Shankar Sharma, Ramvilas Sharma, Sanjay Sharma and other members of the Vishwakarma Community.
