The famous art of 'Etikoppaka' dolls of Visakhapatnam district finds a place in the "Mann ki Baat" programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. <br />''<br />''In the Mann Ki Baat speech today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special mention of the famous Etikoppaka dolls saying that the toys would be useful to unleash the creativity in children in the current Pandemic situation.<br />''<br />''Etikoppaka artist CV Raju, whose work was appreciated by the Prime Minister said, he is happy to be mentioned in "Mann Ki Baat" besides attracting the center of uniqueness. He said, it should be considered as a good opportunity for the village.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The needs of the village are such that the Central and State Governments come forward to set up a launchpad to deposit the chemistry on these colours which will be useful for artists as whole.</span><br />