Bamboo Craftsman Bhaiya Lal Bansal Thrives After Factory Job Rejection

• Bhaiya Lal Bansal from Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, turned to ancestral bamboo craft after failing to secure a job at UltraTech Cement Factory.
• His family now specializes in making traditional bamboo utensils like 'daura', 'supa', and 'daliya', which are essential for weddings and religious rituals.
• Bamboo products are valued for their natural purity and are in high demand during festivals like Chhath Puja.
• The family earns 10,000 to 15,000 rupees monthly, with each member contributing to the craft.
• Despite reduced demand in the modern era, bamboo utensils remain popular in rural areas for agriculture and commercial use.