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Revival, Development and
Promotion of Languishing Crafts
Mrs. Suchitra Sinha has been working tirelessly for last 25 years for the revival, development
and promotion of languishing tribal crafts made by the Sabars in Nimdih Block of Saraikela,
a red corridor district in the State of Jharkhand.
Sabars are considered to be the descendants of Sabari, who first tasted the Bers before
offering them to Lord Ram. These tribes are on the verge of extinction and are classified as the
“poorest among the poor.” Overwhelmed by her dedication to their cause, they call her Maa
and worship her as a Goddess.
Suchitra Sinha
Ambalika
Ranchi, Jharkhand
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Ambalika is reviving
dying traditional
crafts made by tribal
artisans of Jharkhand
and providing them
sustainable livelihoods.
