Richa Verma, a 2012-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Limited.
Previously, Verma served as the Deputy Commissioner of Kullu, where her commendable efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in aiding stranded citizens, earned her wide appreciation. She has also held key administrative roles, including CEO of the Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh Development Authority in Solan district and Director, Land Records for the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Her new role is expected to bring enhanced administrative oversight and strategic focus to revitalizing the state’s traditional crafts and supporting artisan communities.
About the Corporation
The Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Ltd., established in 1974, is a government undertaking aimed at uplifting poor weavers and artisans across the state. The Corporation works to safeguard and promote traditional crafts by providing:
Skill training and design development
Access to raw materials
Support for dying and endangered art forms
Marketing platforms via its network of emporia across and beyond Himachal Pradesh
The appointment of Richa Verma signals a renewed commitment to strengthening the state’s rich cultural heritage through inclusive and effective governance.
