Pingla's Rupban Chitrakar Wins President's Award for Pattachitra

• Patachitra artist Rupban Chitrakar from Pingla, West Medinipur, received the 2024 National Handicraft Award from President Droupadi Murmu.
• Her award-winning Patachitra art highlights women's empowerment and potential.
• The recognition brings joy to her Naya village community and is expected to inspire other local Patachitra artists.

Why It Matters: President's award to Rupban Chitrakar elevates traditional art and women's empowerment.