Our Zone 1 recce visit to Jagatsinghpur’s Tirtol block, covering the villages of Ahana, Pippalmadhab, Porgadei, and Raghunathpur. The lanes, the people, and the glimpses of their daily craft routines gave us a clear sense of the cluster’s strengths. The photos captured here reflect the raw, authentic environment where artisans work with dedication.

We also covered Jajpur district, exploring Rasulpur block, starting with the Barabati cluster, Odanga, Dihapurance, and Orali, followed by Haripur and Narasinghpur. Each stop offered valuable insights into artisan households, local tools, and the community structure.