Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Meghalaya: Entrepreneurs Trained in Traditional Pottery
A group of people in Meghalaya learned how to make traditional pottery.
This training happened over seven days and was led by a skilled potter named Roilin Pyrtuh.
The goal was to teach people a valuable skill, help them start their own small businesses, and keep the old ways of making pottery alive.
The program was organized by a local college and included hands-on training in all the steps of making pottery.
It also aimed to help people in the area find new ways to make a living and support the local community.
Officials from the local university attended the end-of-training celebration, handing out certificates to the participants.
Aspiring entrepreneurs from Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills received training in traditional Larnai pottery.
The seven-day skill development program was held at the DDUCC community hall from July 12 to 18.
The training aimed to preserve indigenous knowledge and promote rural livelihoods.
Roilin Pyrtuh, a renowned artisan, led the training.
The valedictory function was held on July 18, with NEHU officials in attendance.
- Who
- Thirty aspiring entrepreneurs.
- What
- Training in traditional Larnai pottery making.
- When
- July 12 to 18.
- Where
- Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills, at the DDUCC community hall.
- Why
- To preserve indigenous knowledge, promote rural livelihoods and sustainable entrepreneurship.
- Location
- Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Training Focus
- Traditional Larnai pottery
- Duration
- 7 days
- Organizer
- DDUCC (NEHU)
- Artisan Trainer
- Roilin Pyrtuh
- Participants
- Aspiring entrepreneurs