How Can the Prajapati Community Strengthen Their Traditional Art with Modern Technology?

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Key Takeaways
- Integration of technology with traditional art can boost the Prajapati community.
- The initiative aims to enhance product quality and market appeal.
- Entitlement certificates empower the community legally and economically.
- Government schemes support artisans in clay crafting.
- Increased income limits for backward classes improve their livelihoods.
Kurukshetra, Aug 13 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, urged the Prajapati community on Wednesday to enhance their traditional art by incorporating modern technology.
He encouraged them to progress by embracing innovative techniques, leveraging government initiatives, and improving the quality and attractiveness of their products to meet market demand.
During a state-level event held to distribute entitlement certificates to families of the Prajapati community, the Chief Minister presented certificates to beneficiaries. This program took place concurrently across all 22 districts, aiding approximately 100,000 families with land entitlement certificates.
The entitlement certificates were issued in 1,700 villages, granting the Prajapati community collective rights for soil extraction. Under the Gram Shamlat Bhumi Niyamwali of 1964, these certificates not only allow land usage but also provide legal authority for their activities without interference. This initiative aims to guide the community towards revitalizing their art, fulfilling their aspirations, and enabling them to produce goods locally.
At the Daksh Prajapati Jayanti celebrations in Bhiwani on July 13, Chief Minister Saini had pledged to provide land entitlement certificates to the community.
Describing the Prajapati community as diligent, honest, and skilled, the Chief Minister emphasized that the art of crafting earthen pots is a vital part of our cultural heritage.
“Yet, over the years, this craft has not received the respect and opportunities it deserves, with a lack of resources to connect younger generations with this art,” he remarked.
The Chief Minister noted that sufficient land was available in every village for the Prajapatis to source soil, but previous administrations “neglected” to meet this requirement.
Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas', the state government is committed to providing respect and growth opportunities to all communities in Haryana.
Highlighting various schemes for the welfare of backward classes, CM Saini mentioned the establishment of a Mati Kala Board in the state to support artisans engaged in crafting clay utensils and artistic items, along with incentives offered to them.
Additionally, the annual income limit for the creamy layer among backward classes has been increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.
Moreover, an eight percent representation has been allocated to Backward Class 'A' in Panchayati Raj Institutions.