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Sehore Clay Lamp Makers Forced to Sell 25 Diyas for Just Rs 20 Amid Inflation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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Clay lamp artisans in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, are struggling with rising raw material costs, forcing them to sell 25 diyas for only Rs 20. They have demanded a price hike to Rs 2 per diya and government assistance.
In Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, artisans who craft traditional clay diyas for the Diwali festival are facing a severe economic crisis. Despite the festive season, these craftsmen are unable to earn a decent livelihood due to skyrocketing costs of essential raw materials such as clay, wicks, and oil.
The rising inflation has squeezed their profit margins to the point where they are compelled to sell a bundle of 25 diyas for a mere Rs 20. This price point barely covers the cost of production, leaving the artisans in a state of financial distress.
In response to this hardship, the lamp makers have raised their voices, demanding that the market price be raised to Rs 2 per diya. They argue that the current pricing structure is unsustainable given the increased expenses for basic inputs.
Additionally, the artisans have appealed to the authorities for government assistance to help them cope with the financial burden. They seek support to ensure that their traditional craft remains viable and that they can continue to light up homes during the festival without facing personal financial ruin.
The rising inflation has squeezed their profit margins to the point where they are compelled to sell a bundle of 25 diyas for a mere Rs 20. This price point barely covers the cost of production, leaving the artisans in a state of financial distress.
In response to this hardship, the lamp makers have raised their voices, demanding that the market price be raised to Rs 2 per diya. They argue that the current pricing structure is unsustainable given the increased expenses for basic inputs.
Additionally, the artisans have appealed to the authorities for government assistance to help them cope with the financial burden. They seek support to ensure that their traditional craft remains viable and that they can continue to light up homes during the festival without facing personal financial ruin.