Bengal's Swarna Chitrakar Wins National Award for Pattachitra Art

• West Medinipur's Patachitra artist, Swarna Chitrakar, received a national award from the President.
• Swarna Chitrakar from Nayagram, Pingla, was honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9th.
• She was the only artist from Bengal to receive this prestigious national award.
• Her recognition adds to the legacy of Bengali Patashilpa, following previous national awardees.
• The award further elevates Nayagram, Pingla, known internationally as 'Patachitra Village'.

Why It Matters: This national award for a local artist brings prestige to Bengali Patachitra art.