Ranchi, July 15 -- In the remote village of Andharjhor in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, generations of artisans have sustained the legacy of making traditional Indian percussion instruments-tabla, mandar, dhol, and mridang. But today, that legacy is at risk.
Around 70 families in this tribal village continue to practice the age-old craft but are battling modern-day market realities. The artisans say the time and cost involved in making these instruments often go unrewarded, with low market prices and limited access to buyers. As a result, many youth from the community are losing interest in the tradition, turning instead to alternate, more stable livelihoods.
Recognising the risk of this cultural heritage fading, Deputy Commissione...