A student of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts has been selected by the Ministry of Rural Development for a summer internship.
The selected student, Manya, is currently studying in the fourth semester of the Textile Design Department in the Design Faculty. The summer internship will start on June 1.
Anil Kumar, HoD of Textile Design of the university, stated that Manya’s selection for the summer internship under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development is a matter of pride for the university.
“This internship is considered highly prestigious. Manya’s selection came after going through a rigorous process, including resume screening, portfolio evaluation, shortlisting and interviews. During the internship, she will work under a special program focused on traditional craft development and rural livelihood initiatives with Pipilika women’s handicrafts,” he added.
He further maintained that the internship will specifically focus on the renowned Pipili craftsmanship of Odisha and work on strengthening the relationship between traditional handicrafts and contemporary design practices. Manya will contribute in areas of design intervention, skill exchange, product development, documentation and research, he added.
Dr Amit Arya, Vice-Chancellor, said that this initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development is run to empower rural artisans through schemes like the National Rural Livelihood Mission and the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Scheme.
“Through summer internships, young people integrate their creative talents into continuous rural development programs. The university is continuously bringing fame to the university and the state. Whenever a student progresses in this way, the greatest joy is felt by their faculty and family, while it becomes an inspiration for other students,” Dr Arya added.
