You are Sonu / Sonali, living in 43B, Dilshad Garden, Delhi. You happen to see a news item in the newspaper about the popularity of Indian handicrafts abroad. However, you are unhappy about the lack of recognition given to the artisans by the Government. This is leading to the dying of traditional forms of art and craft. Write a letter to the editor of ‘The Times of India’ about the difficulties faced by the artisans and suggest ways to revive and popularize Indian indigenous products. You may use the information given below.



INDIAN HANDICRAFTS SOUGHT AFTER

New Delhi : Indian handicrafts are in great demand in the U.S, Europe and the Gulf countries. However, the artisans feel their products are not given the required publicity. Further, the products are bought from them at very low prices by the middlemen and sold later at much higher prices abroad. The artisans hope that the Government would do something in this regard.