Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has accorded handicraft status to nine tribal paintings.
Tribal paintings of Saora, Kolha, Lanjia Saora, Dongria Kondha, Gond, Juang, Oraon, Kutia Kondha and Santhal communities have been included in the approved list of handicrafts in the first phase State, informed Handlooms,
Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Rita Sahu.
As of now, a total of 51 handicrafts have been listed by the department.