(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
The Vice President of United States JD Vance accompanied by his spouse, Mrs Usha Vance & family visited “The Cottage” on on 21st April 2025.The delegates were given a
warm welcome by Cmde Rajiv Ashok (Retd), Managing Director, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd , Smt Meera Somani GM ( HR/ Admin), Shri Navin Kumar Yadav, GM (ISD/ IT) & Other Senior Officials. JD Vance was impressed by the decor & delightful array of Artisanal Crafts made by the Indian Master Craftspersons on display and commended on the efforts of Cottage in showcasing diverse range of Art & Crafts of India all under one roof. He took keen interest in the Wooden Articles, Brassware, Paper Machie, Herbal Products, Tea & Handlooms and purchased from the exclusive collection. Speaking on the occasion Cmde Rajiv Ashok( Retd), Managing Director, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd said that it was a great honour to have the Vice President & family at Cottage as their presence & admiration for Indian crafts is going to motivate the Cottage team & Artisans and weavers to further promote Indian Handmade Crafts& Textiles to the Craft lovers world over.