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JSLPS Launches Chhath Bazaars to Boost Jharkhand Bamboo Artisans
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 08:49 PM
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Jharkhand State Level Panchayat (JSLPS) has organized Chhath bazaars across the state to provide a platform for bamboo artisans to showcase and sell their products, aiming to boost their income and preserve traditional crafts.
Jharkhand State Level Panchayat (JSLPS) recently organized a series of Chhath bazaars across the state to support local bamboo artisans.
The bazaars were held during the Chhath festival, a time when people gather to celebrate, providing a ready audience for the artisans’ products.
By showcasing items such as baskets, furniture and decorative pieces, the initiative aims to increase sales and improve the livelihoods of craftsmen who rely on bamboo as a primary material.
JSLPS officials said the event also helps preserve traditional techniques and encourages younger generations to take up the craft.
The move is part of a broader effort by state agencies to promote indigenous industries and strengthen rural economies.
The bazaars were held during the Chhath festival, a time when people gather to celebrate, providing a ready audience for the artisans’ products.
By showcasing items such as baskets, furniture and decorative pieces, the initiative aims to increase sales and improve the livelihoods of craftsmen who rely on bamboo as a primary material.
JSLPS officials said the event also helps preserve traditional techniques and encourages younger generations to take up the craft.
The move is part of a broader effort by state agencies to promote indigenous industries and strengthen rural economies.