Adilabad Women Potters Find New Hope: Skill Training Boosts Year-Round Employment

• Adilabad's women potters traditionally faced seasonal work (3 months for water pots), relying on agriculture for the rest of the year.
• Plastic use and limited market for diverse clay items severely impacted their livelihood and traditional craft.
• Central Handicrafts Department and Telangana Handicrafts Development Corporation launched a 30-day training for 30 women.
• The training, with a Rs. 7,500 stipend, teaches modern designs and diverse clay artifacts like flower pots, phone stands, and figurines.
• Women express new hope for year-round financial stability and seek government support for marketing and online sales.

Why It Matters: Skill training empowers Adilabad women potters, expanding their craft beyond water pots for year-round income.