State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera says recognizing talents of handicraft artists who provides a major contribution to strengthen rural economy is an introduction of the country’s culture to future generations. He said steps have been taken to find a market place to them after identifying their problems.  He further said a large sum of money has been spent to provide raw material to them. The state minister was speaking at the Shilpa Abhimani Handicraft Presidential Awards Ceremony 2021 was held under the patronage of President Gotabhaya Rajapakse and with the attendance of Minister Wimal Weerawansa at the Sirimavo Bandaranayake Conference Hall in Colombo.