Tamilnadu Artisan Mr. Devaraj Siripi, Mahabalipuram, the award winner of National award 2012 and state award 1992.
Govt of India & Poompuhar - TN are promoting the artisans & handicrafts through awards, exhibitions & skills traning. Also Poompuhar has implemented new age E-REPOSITORY, AR app & VR Stores to boost the sale of handicrafts & thereby build & strengthen the livelihoods of TN artisans.