Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Migrant Workers Return to Homeland, Create Art Village
Some migrant workers who are also artisans returned to their village after facing difficulties in other states.
They decided to build a very tall statue of the Goddess Durga for a festival.
They created an 'art village' to work together and teach art skills.
They spent a lot of money and time on it.
It was hard because they had to change their plans to get approval.
Now, they are getting requests to make more statues, and it is giving them new jobs and a better future.
Migrant laborers returned to their village to establish an 'art village' and improve their livelihoods.
They built a 125-foot Durga idol for the local puja.
The project was an emotional rallying point for the community, costing ₹1.25 crore.
The initiative faced initial hurdles due to height restrictions, but succeeded after modifications.
The 'art village' is now receiving orders for similar models, generating new opportunities.
- Who
- Migrant workers and artisans from Dhantala-Kamalpur, Nadia
- What
- Built a 125-foot Durga idol and established an art village.
- When
- Over the past year, with the project's realization this year.
- Where
- Dhantala-Kamalpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To create economic opportunities and escape hostility.
Workers Perspective
Administration
Project Execution
Workers Perspective
The community desires the project, which allows them to showcase their abilities and earn a living.
Administration
The administration initially raised objections to the project's height, citing safety and security concerns.
- Location
- Dhantala-Kamalpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Idol Height
- 125 feet
- Project Cost
- ₹1.25 crore
- Initiative
- Baro Durga Art Village