Lucknow, Oct. 10 -- Uttar Pradesh Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Khadi, Handloom and Textiles, Rakesh Sachan today inaugurated the Mati Kala Mahotsav 2025 (October 10-19) at Khadi Bhawan here.
On this occasion, the Mati Kala Portal and an e-verification mobile app, developed by the Mati Kala Board, were also launched.
Free electric potter's wheels were distributed to 10 artisans, pugmills to 2 artisans, and loan cheques to 2 beneficiaries.
The 10-day festival features 50 free stalls for artisans from various districts, showcasing a vibrant collection of traditional and contemporary clay artworks.
Minister Rakesh Sachan highlighted that the art of crafting household and decorative clay objects, such as statues, toys, ut...