Udupi:- Weavers training program for Udupi saree weavers organized by Kadike Trust with Nabard grant at Talipady weavers society was concluded on 17 th of October. Ten new weavers were trained for four months in this program and joined Talipady weavers society as members. Udupi saree weaving which was on the verge of extinction is on the revival path after Kadike Trust started Save Udupi Sarer Campaign. In this positive development New weavers are joining the weaving profession after many decades in D K and Udupi districts.
Arun Kumar D G M Nabard Karnataka along with Sangeetha Kartha D D M Mangalore visited the training center and interacted with weavers and trainees. Later in the closing ceremony they expressed their satisfaction about the training programme by Kadike Trust and assured about the further support from the institution for similar programmes.
Mamatha Rai President Kadike Trust gave a brief description about the latest development after the Udupi Saree revival work by Kadike Trust. New weaver members were welcomed with shawls by senior weavers of the society.
Ananda Shettigar President of Society and Senior Trainer, Mohini Shettigar Senior Trainer, Madhava Shettigar M D of Talipady society, Chikkappa Shetty Secretary Kadike Trust and weavers of the society were present.
