TEDxBITSGoa-Sudip Dutta-MARKETING THE SKILLED HAND July 1, 2011

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Sudip Dutta is the founder of Apoorv, an innovative initiative, which provides an online platform that sells handicrafts made by artisans across India. Speaking at TEDxBITSGoa about digitizing the market for the 2nd largest occupation in India, he explained to a rapt audience, the various handicrafts in the country, their forms, history and traditions, their makers an ancestries, and the problems faced by the craftsmen and women in this enormous country-wide cottage industry.His idea behind this inspiring venture is commendable and truly worth spreading.

About TEDxBITSGoa
TEDxBITSGoa is an independently organized TED like conference operated under a license from TED. It was scheduled on 6th February 2011 in the venue of BITS -- Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus. Under the theme of "Exploring Transformation", the event presented to the world, innovations that had pioneered change in the past and those that were going to change the future...experiences worth sharing....

About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)