Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually inaugurated the second International Craft Summit in Jajpur on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Odisha’s civilizational journey is intricately woven with the threads of artistic expression.
“The skills and craftsmanship of our talented artisans have left an indelible mark, visible in every nook and cranny of our State. Odisha is the land of art and crafts. It is our identity and this Summit will take our reputation to international level," he said.
“Jajpur is widely considered to be the ancient capital of Odisha. Along with its existing assets of religious and buddhist tourism, it is also now growing as a top industrial hub of the country. It has a huge potential to be a major tourist hub,” the CM said.
Highlighting the culture of Jajpur, he said the cultural heritage of Jajpur is reflected in its vibrant art forms. The artists of the district have always been ahead of time in the design and tradition of paintings, architecture, sculpture, and handicrafts, he added.
He said the Government of Odisha is making sincere efforts to develop the State as a global hotspot for tourists, provide livelihoods and employment opportunities and make the State attractive for investors.