Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits local shops in Chakrata, buys earthen lamps and other indigenous items

Oct 20, 2025

During his visit, he interacted with local shopkeepers, potters, and artisans, encouraging them to continue promoting traditional crafts.

Nandan Nagar potters thrive under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Vocal for Local' initiatives

Oct 16, 2025

Each year, they produce thousands of earthen lamps (diyas), with production and demand rising significantly due to the growing popularity of these lamps during...

Tripura CM Manik Saha visits local potters ahead of Deepawali, promotes self-reliance

Oct 26, 2024

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the homes of three potters in Kumar Para, a locality renowned for its skilled artisans who create earthen...

Khadi and Village Industries Commission rolls out major employment spree in Rajasthan

Mar 27, 2022

New Delhi [India], March 27 : Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on Saturday distributed 200 electric potter wheels to potters, 240 waste wood...

Uttar Pradesh: Potters in Prayagraj begin preparing earthen lamps ahead of Diwali

Nov 02, 2023

The potters in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps (diyas) ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights.

Union Minister Sonowal makes earthen lamps on Diwali

Nov 12, 2023

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday spent time with potters on the occasion of Diwali and made earthen lamps in Assam's Dibrugarh.