The textile ministry has said that the centre is fully committed to conserve the original concept of Crafts Museum (National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum) and preserve the exhibits and artworks to the maximum extent possible. It is in this spirit that the Rejuvenation Project is being implemented. The centre welcomes suggestions in this regard from all quarters.
The ministry further clarified that an excellent collection of works including ‘Cancer Series’, by the late artist 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 Project is being supervised by an Advisory Committee which has several eminent persons from related areas, according to a PIB release.
