Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai today participated in the Vishnu Mahayagya and Chakra Puja programme organised by the Kumhar community in Narayanpur village of Jashpur district.

He prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state by performing puja. On this occasion, the Chief Minister made several important announcements for the empowerment of the potter community. He informed that a modern glazing unit for potters will be established in the village of Goriya in Jashpur district through the Mati Kala Board, which will help the artisans here to produce products with better finishing and reach larger markets.

In the program, he announced Rs 25 lakh for the expansion of Mangal Bhawan of Kumhar Samaj and distributed electronic wheels to 100 potters of Surguja division.

Chief Minister Sai said that the potter community is an integral part of our cultural heritage. Chakra Puja is not merely the worship of the clay wheel, but a symbol of creation, creativity, and labor power. He explained that the electronic wheel will reduce potters' labor, speed up production, and improve the finishing of products, resulting in higher market prices.

He stated that the government is conducting training programs for potters related to modern technology, new designs, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Financial assistance is also being provided for purchasing equipment and the use of fairs, exhibitions, and online platforms is being promoted to connect them with the market. According to him, the government's priority is to gain national and international recognition for Chhattisgarh's clay art. Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, MLA Smt. Gomti Sai, Padma Shri Jageshwar Yadav, along with numerous public representatives and a large number of citizens were present at the event.