Poompuhar State Awards 2025‑26

February 8 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 27 0

The Poompuhar State Awards were presented to 10 artisans by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai.
The awards honour artisans for excellence in traditional crafts in Tamil Nadu.
Each award carries a cash prize of ₹50,000, a 4‑gram gold medal, a Thamirapattiram, and a certificate.
The 10 recipients for 2025‑26 are K. Venkatesh, C. Sangeetha, A. Babu, K. Reeta, M. Shabana, S. Murugan, A. Raj, A. Gavvabeevi, T. Celine Mary, and M. Kumar.