The 68th Foundation Day of Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (Utkalika) was celebrated in Bhubaneswar. Handlooms and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta inaugurated an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance digital efficiency. The organization achieved a turnover of ₹51.53 crore in 2025-26 and has set a target of ₹75 crore for 2026-27. Best performing branches including Keonjhar, Kalabhoomi, and Puri were awarded. Founded in 1959, Utkalika currently operates through 18 branches and supports thousands of artisans. https://sambad.in/state/utkalika-celebrates-68th-foundation-day-targets-75-crore-business-in-2026-27-11831745 #creator program