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Clay artists from districts meet Kolkata Puja committees for business

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Published date30 June 2022
Forum for Durgotsav (FFD), which represents around 400 Durga Pujas in and around Kolkata also brought in Kolkata Puja committees for the interaction. The meet was a success as a few of the artisans were able to clinch orders

Members of Shantipur Purnima Milony said the effort, first in state, is to get the artisans from the districts find buyers from Kolkata, resulting in more business to the poor clay artists.

Mala Roy, Trinamul Congress MP, present on the occasion, said, "I wish this meet happened a little earlier. Most of the bigger committees usually start planning for next year a month or two after the Durga Pujas."

Debashish Kumar, MLA, said, "It is important what price points these artisans are offering. If they prove to be cheaper then many clubs and committees from Kolkata would be interested in their idols. I would suggest that for next year, this meet can happen in December, this year. I'm sure they will get many city clubs and committees."

Nitish Saha, chairman, FFD, said the artisans will also be enriched with the exchange of ideas. "Even Tagore wanted that artists from different areas exchange to enrich their work. The meeting of artisans and puja organizers gained more significance after UNESCO's recognition of Durga Puja in Bengal. These artisans take a lot of pain and...

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