Artisans

Luxury brand Prada has entered a deal to produce traditional Kolhapuri chappals, but Karnataka's role in the agreement has sparked anger among Maharashtra artisans. The memorandum of understanding involves an initial production of 2,000 pairs, each expected to retail at around €800 or ₹84,000.

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Bassil Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), affirmed the agency's comprehensive support for project owners across all sectors, particularly in heritage and handicraft industries. He emphasized implementing the National Strategy for Heritage Projects, launched by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who also chairs the agency's board.