How are the Dhanbad potters coping with the wet weather before Diwali?

The Dhanbad potters are struggling to meet the Diwali demand as the persistent rainfall has slowed down their pottery production, with most of their finished products remaining wet and undried.

What are the Dhanbad potters requesting from the district administration?

The Dhanbad potters are urging the district administration to provide them with designated selling spaces during the festive season, as they are often forced to sell their products at low prices to wholesale traders due to the lack of proper vending zones.

How has the rising cost of clay affected the Dhanbad potters this Diwali season?

The rising cost of clay has increased the overall production expenses for the Dhanbad potters, adding to their challenges as they try to meet the high demand for their products during the Diwali festivities.

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Dhanbad Potters Battle Wet Weather to Fulfill Diwali Demand

15 Oct

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Summary

Persistent rainfall slows down pottery production in Dhanbad
Potters seek designated selling spaces to earn fair prices
Rising clay costs add to potters' woes this Diwali season

Dhanbad Potters Battle Wet Weather to Fulfill Diwali Demand

In the lead-up to Diwali, the traditional potter community in Dhanbad's Manaitand's Duhatand Kumharpatti is facing a challenging situation due to the persistent rainfall. Every household in the area is typically busy shaping earthen lamps and clay toys for the festive season, but the constant moisture has slowed down their work.

Mithun Kumhar, a resident of Duhatand, explains that the persistent rainfall is delaying their production and affecting their preparations for Diwali. Despite their best efforts, most of the finished products remain wet and undried, making it difficult for the potters to meet the high demand.

Adding to their woes, the cost of clay has also increased this year, raising the overall production expenses for the potters. Another potter, Rajendra Pandit, urges the district administration to provide a designated space for the potters to sell their products during the festive season. He explains that due to the lack of proper vending zones, they are often forced to sell their products at throwaway prices to wholesale traders, denying them a fair return for their hard work.