India, Feb. 24 -- Odisha has created a world record in terracotta craft production. At the "Grand Terracotta Craft competition" organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, two new milestones have been officially recorded in the World Book of Records.

As many as 1,000 clay artisans participated simultaneously in the competition, setting a new record in the category of highest number of participants. Additionally, seven clay artisans broke the previous record and established a new benchmark.

Sebak Rana, a terracotta artisan from Bargarh, secured first place by producing 310 clay glasses within one hour. Similarly, Madhab Muduli of Nayagarh, Than Sundar Rana of Balangir, Ramesh Chandra Muduli of Balasore, Bijay Behera ...