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Pottery offers new hope to Assam village beset by elephant raids
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 02:02 PM
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In a village of Assam where frequent elephant incursions threaten livelihoods, residents have turned to pottery as an alternative source of income.
A small village in Assam, located in a corridor frequently visited by wild elephants, has long struggled with crop damage and safety concerns caused by the animals.
In response, the community has embraced pottery making, learning the craft from local artisans and setting up modest workshops that produce earthenware for nearby markets.
The shift to pottery provides villagers with an additional, non‑agricultural income stream, offering a measure of economic stability and renewed optimism amid the persistent threat of elephant conflict.
In response, the community has embraced pottery making, learning the craft from local artisans and setting up modest workshops that produce earthenware for nearby markets.
The shift to pottery provides villagers with an additional, non‑agricultural income stream, offering a measure of economic stability and renewed optimism amid the persistent threat of elephant conflict.