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The first meeting of the cooperative was held at the Mithila Art Centre in Madhubani in the presence of Shirsat Kapil Ashok, IAS, Secretary, Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar, and Chairman-cum-Managing Director, COMFED. The initiative follows the Government of India's recent recognition of Jitwarpur in Madhubani as India's first Craft Village, and seeks to strengthen market access, improve artisans' incomes and showcase Bihar's rich cultural heritage.
Shirsat Kapil Ashok said the formation of the cooperative demonstrates how the cooperative movement can become a powerful vehicle for preserving India's traditional arts while creating sustainable livelihoods. He noted that Jitwarpur's recognition as India's first Craft Village presents a unique opportunity to organise artisans, strengthen value chains and expand the reach of Mithila's celebrated handicrafts beyond domestic markets. The occasion also witnessed the launch of Sudha Makhana Kheer.
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