Nabadwip's Shiv Shankar Sandhukha Wins National Award for 32 Years of Paper Artistry

• Shiv Shankar Sandhukha, an art teacher from Nabadwip, Nadia, received a National Award from President Draupadi Murmu on December 9th.
• The award recognizes his 32 years of dedication to creating unique artworks using paper mache or paper pulp.
• His award-winning piece, 'Indian Water Saving Women', conveys a crucial social message on water conservation.
• The paper pulp method involves soaking old paper, mixing with glue, creating a lightweight yet durable medium for large-scale art.
• His art, now a passion and profession, inspires young artists and receives orders from across India.

Why It Matters: Nabadwip's Shiv Shankar Sandhukha honored with National Award for 32 years of innovative paper pulp artistry.