From Kalamkari to Ayurveda: PM Modi’s gifts to French and Slovak leaders showcase India’s cultural heritage

Prime Minister Modi presented leaders in France and Slovakia with exquisite Indian heritage gifts. French President Macron received a Kalamkari Mahabharata painting, while Brigitte Macron was gifted a Pochampally stole. Slovak officials were honored with Kashmiri carpets, Dokra art, Himroo textiles, and ancient Ayurvedic texts, showcasing India’s rich craftsmanship and intellectual legacy.