Bihar to set up Mati Kala Board for clay artisans within three months
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced in Patna on 23 August 2026 that a Mati Kala (clay art) Board will be set up within three months to support the Kumhar (Prajapati) community.
Summary
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced on 23 August 2026 that the state will constitute a Mati Kala (clay art) Board within three months to preserve and promote traditional pottery and terracotta. Choudhary made the announcement in Patna at a programme organised by the Bihar Kumhar (Prajapati) coordination committee to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Ramchandra Vidyarthi. The board will work for the welfare of the Kumhar (Prajapati) community and other clay artisans, providing financial help, modern technology, skill training and better access to markets.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 23 Aug 2026, Patna
- Announced by
- CM Samrat Choudhary
- Body
- Mati Kala (clay art) Board
- Timeline
- Within three months
- Beneficiaries
- Kumhar (Prajapati) community, clay artisans
- Support
- Finance, technology, training, market access
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Mati Kala Board announced by Bihar's Chief Minister in August 2026 is meant to promote which traditional craft?
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Correct answer: C — Clay and terracotta art
The Mati Kala Board will preserve and promote traditional pottery and terracotta (clay) art.
Bihar's proposed Mati Kala Board will primarily work for the welfare of which community?
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Correct answer: A — Kumhar (Prajapati)
The board will work for the welfare of the Kumhar (Prajapati) community and other clay artisans.