Goal is to preserve, gain global recognition for 400-year-old Kondapalli toys, says Collector - The HinduPublished - April 18, 2026 11:40 pm IST - VIJAYAWADANTR district Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha, Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad and other officials visit a stall during the Kondapalli Toys exhibition at the Kondapalli Experience Centre on Saturday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAOHandicrafts are part of our rich heritage, and there is a need to preserve the legacy of 400-year-old Kondapalli toy-making craft for future generations, said NTR district Collector G. Lakshmisha.After inaugurating the “Kondapalli Bommala Panduga” at the Kondapalli Toys Experience Centre, to mark the World Heritage Day, on Saturday (April 18, 2026), the Collector said that the district administration and the Tourism Department are working in tandem to ensure that the traditional craft is preserved and gets global recognition.Published - April 18, 2026 11:40 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }