Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh State Handicrafts Development Corporation (Lepakshi) Chairman Pasupaleti Hariprasad has urged people to buy and promote handicrafts to preserve cultural traditions and support artisans. On Sunday, he inaugurated the Gandhi Shilpa Bazar, organised by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Technical Consultancy Organisation (APITCO) under the auspices of the Central Handicrafts Development Corporation, at Maris Stella Indoor Stadium, Patamata. He stressed that beyond preserving the arts, there is also a responsibility to pass cultural traditions to future generations. Gandhi Shilpa Bazars provide an opportunity to access quality products at affordable prices while extending financial support to artisans. AP State Christian Minority Finance Corporation MD A Sekhar, Handicrafts Development Corporation Assistant Director N Aparna Lakshmi, and APITCO representatives participated in the programme.