Correct option is D
The first 'Deendayal Hastkala Sankul', a trade facilitation center dedicated to promoting handicrafts and weavers, was inaugurated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This center aims to support artisans and weavers by providing them with marketing, training, and technical support to boost the export of traditional crafts.
Key objectives of the center:
To promote traditional Indian handicrafts, especially those from Uttar Pradesh, like Banarasi silk sarees.
To provide a one-stop destination for artisans to display and sell their products, thereby eliminating middlemen.
To offer a space for international buyers to interact directly with the craftsmen, increasing export opportunities.