Previous awards: National Award Certificate (2010), Shilp Guru Award (2016), Bangashree Award (2017)
Key contribution: Preserving Kantha, empowering rural women through skill development and livelihood creation
FAQs
Q1: When will Tripti Mukherjee receive the Padma Shri?
Ans: She will receive it on May 25, 2026.
Q2: Which art form is Tripti Mukherjee known for?
Ans: She is known for Kantha embroidery, a traditional stitch of West Bengal.
Q3: Where did Tripti Mukherjee set up her training centre?
Ans: She set up the training centre in Suri, West Bengal.
Q4: Which international events did she participate in?
Ans: She participated in an event in Birmingham, UK (2017) and the 14th India Trend Fair in Tokyo, Japan (2025).
Q5: What award did Tripti Mukherjee receive from the Ministry of Textiles in 2016?
Ans: She received the Shilp Guru Award in 2016.
Month: Current Affairs - May 22, 2026
Category: Art & Culture, Social