Bageshwar's Tamta Family Preserves Ancient Copper Art, Honored by CM Dhami

• The Tamta family from Kharehi, Bageshwar, including Mukesh, Ankit, and Ashok Kumar Tamta, is keeping Uttarakhand's traditional copper art alive.
• A handcrafted copper water pot (gagar) made by them was presented to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, bringing recognition to their craft.
• The family has been involved in copper craftsmanship for generations, using traditional tools to create various utensils like water pots, plates, and trays.
• The process of making a copper pot is laborious, involving shaping copper sheets with hammers, joining parts, and polishing, taking several days per piece.
• Copper utensils are culturally significant in hilly regions for worship and health, but face challenges from modern materials; artisans seek government support for market access and training.

Why It Matters: Bageshwar's Tamta family is dedicatedly preserving traditional copper art, gaining recognition and seeking support for its revival.