Awards, Recognition & Honourable Visits at Gramodaya Sangh

Gramodaya Sangh takes pride in its journey of promoting traditional pottery, rural artisan development, and skill training since 1956. Over the years, the organisation has received national recognition and welcomed distinguished dignitaries who have appreciated its contribution to village industries and craft development.

These proud moments reflect our continued commitment to empowering artisans and preserving India’s traditional crafts.

National Recognition & Awards

National Award – 2006

Shri V. C. Prakash Shrivastava, Secretary of Gramodaya Sangh, received the National Award for Excellence in Village Industries (2006) from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

The award was presented by Pranab Mukherjee, then Hon. Minister of Defence, in recognition of outstanding contribution to rural industry and pottery development.

National Awards to Pottery Artisans

Four artisans associated with Gramodaya Sangh received Best Pottery Artisan National Awards in the years:

2009
2010
2011
2014

These recognitions highlight the excellence and craftsmanship nurtured through Gramodaya Sangh’s pottery training and artisan development initiatives.

Jamnalal Bajaj Award – 1991

Shri S. K. Mirmira was honoured with the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Award (1991) for introducing modern technology and machinery in rural pottery craft, contributing to innovation in traditional village industries.

Visit of Honourable Dignitaries

Gramodaya Sangh has had the honour of hosting several distinguished leaders and public figures who have appreciated its contribution to rural development and pottery training.

Hon. Minister Visit – 2022

Nitin Gadkari, Hon. Minister of MSME, visited Gramodaya Sangh in 2022 and interacted with artisans, recognizing the organisation’s contribution to pottery and rural livelihood development.

Historic Distinguished Visits

Other Esteemed Visitors

Morarji Desai – Former Prime Minister of India
O. P. Mehra – Former Governor of Maharashtra
Sadik Ali – Former Governor of Maharashtra
Smt. Kumud Joshi – Former Chairman, KVIC & Former Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Dr. Mahesh Sharma – Former Chairman, KVIC
Shri Hansraj Ahire – Minister who visited the production centre and appreciated artisan creativity