Use of new technology in traditional pottery business

By Siraj Khan,Nepalgunj, Jan. 31: Javed Ahmed of Jaispur, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-16, has achieved remarkable success by incorporating new technology into the traditional pottery business.  Traditionally, making clay pots by hand required significant effort and time. To address this issue, Javed has introduced machines into the process.

According to him, hand-made clay pots often break easily, and production cannot meet the market demands. By adopting modern technology, he has not only increased production in less time but also ensured higher-quality products. This transformation has enabled him to produce more pots within a shorter period. As a result, he can now manufacture up to 2,000 clay pots in a single day.

The main products he makes include various types of cups and glasses used for serving tea, lassi, and curd. These clay pots are sold in bulk across Dang, Kohalpur, and different locations in Nepalgunj.

Javed’s business has opened new opportunities for the Kumal community in Nepalgunj’s local market. With the increasing demand for clay pots, both production and trade have grown significantly. He further explained that the electrically operated machine has drastically reduced production time. 

Previously, making certain clay pots took three days to complete, but now it can be completed within a day. The use of machines has not only boosted production but also reduced workers’ fatigue, making the process more efficient.

The Kumal community, residing in Nepalgunj, has long been engaged in the traditional craft of pottery. Their livelihood largely depends on the production and sale of clay pots.

However, due to the time-consuming nature and labour intensity of traditional pottery-making, there had been little improvement in their standard of living.

Entrepreneurs like Ahmad, by introducing new technology, have enhanced pottery business, which is expected to bring a positive transformation in the life of Kumal community. 

Community leaders have urged the local government to support the Kumal community by providing such machines to improve their livelihood and expand pottery production. Salim Sheikh, a community leader from Nepalgunj-8, highlighted that using machines adds a new dimension to the profession and called for wider adoption of this technology.