Entries from craftsmen invited

PANCHKULA, MARCH 22: The Ministry of Textiles has invited entries from craftsmen in Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh to enable state selection committees to make recommendations for best craftsmen.

Giving this information, Satyabir Singh, Joint Director Handicrafts, Rewari, said that that awardees would be given a cash prize and a certificate by the state governments.

The National award of Rs 25,000 cash and a certificate would be presented by the President of India. The craftsmen who are interested in taking part in the competition should submit their entries to the Director of Design Centre, Sector 10-C, Chandigarh, before April 30, 1999.