Recognition
A quiet craft,
loudly recognised.
Padma Shri. Mann Ki Baat. The GI tag. Four decades of press, documentaries and television features following the Etikoppaka revival.
Awards
Honours, in
brief.
- 2023
Padma Shri
Conferred by the President of India for service to traditional craft.
- 2017
GI Tag
Geographical Indication awarded to Etikoppaka toys.
- 2014
National Award
Master Craftsperson, Govt. of India.
- 2008
State Honour
Andhra Pradesh State Award for craft revival.
On screen
Documentaries &
television features.
Mann Ki Baat
Documentary
Feature
Interview
In the press
An editorial
archive.
The Hindu · 2023
Padma award is an honour for the Etikoppaka toy craft, says CV Raju
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Forbes India · 2023
Rising India: celebrating India's unsung heroes
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Deccan Chronicle · 2020
PM hails Etikoppaka toy maker CV Raju in Mann Ki Baat
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Yo Vizag · 2020
PM Modi applauds Etikoppaka toymaker CV Raju in Mann Ki Baat
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The Hans India · 2023
CV Raju considers highest civilian award an honour to Etikoppaka craft
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CNBC TV18 · 2023
Rising India real heroes: CV Raju who revived traditional Etikoppaka toys
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DST, Govt. of India · n/a
Grassroots innovator from Andhra Pradesh reviving a dying art
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Asia InCH · n/a
Innovator profile: C V Raju
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PIB India · 2023