Madhubani Painting is one of the oldest forms of painting of Bihar.

1. Made by : Rashmi Kavya
Guided by : Ms. Nupur Chopra
SUMMER PROJECT

2.  Project is about present scenario of artist and art.
 Awareness of their rights and importance.
 Methods were :-
 Surveys.
 Secondary researches
 Formal and informal interviews
 Exploration of art
 Documentation

3.  One of the ancient
paintings of India.
 Traditional art in Bihar.
 Known for unique style of
painting.
 Themes are generally of
mythology.

4.  Done in 5 styles :- geru,
bharhi, kachni, Kohbar
and godna
 Single-eyed living
figures
 Large bulging eyes
 jolting nose emerging
out of the forehead
 Use of bright colours
Methods &
Characteristics

5.  First reference from times of
Ramayana- sita’s marriage
 Discovered in 1934,after earthquake
by William G. Archer.
 In 1973, Railway Minister Dr. Lalit
Narayan Mishra bought it into
limelight.
 Re- discovered by Mr. Upendra
Maharathi and Mr. Bhaskar Kulkarni .
Dr. L.N. Mishra

6. On mud walls On handmade
bamboo sheets
On
earthen
pots
On wooden objectsOn PaperOn Designer dress

7. Gram Vikas Parishad
 NGO – provides employment for artisans.
 Promotes Mithila and madhubani painting.
 Established in 1987
 Works in 450 villages.
 Registered under FCRA(Foreign Contribution
Regulation act)
 Has 35 full time staffs and 200 project staffs.
 Recently signed for SFURTI scheme.
Status of art and artist in Ranti

8. Glimpses of GVP

9.  It is a co-operative Society Ltd.
 associated with :-
 the Asian heritage Foundation,
Japan Social development Fund –
JIYO!
 Government of India and Bihar
sponsored Jeevika Project.
 Formed in 2009
 Also provides home for poor
artisans.
 50-70 women are members.

10. SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of
Traditional Industries )
 Promotes cluster development.
 Launched by MSME(Ministry of micro, small and
medium enterprises )
 KVIC (Khadi and village industries Commission)is the
nodal Agency .
 KVIC provides funds.

11.  In 2013,it planned Rs.850 crore for 4 lakh artisans.
 Recently, fund of Rs. 2 crore has been given to GVP.
Objective :-
 To make traditional industries more competitive
 profitable and sustained employment for traditional
industry artisans and rural entrepreneurs.
SFURTI Cont…..

12.  Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural
Employment Generation Programme (REGP) merged
together.
 central sector scheme .
 administered by MSME and is implemented by KVIC.
 Maximum Project cost should be Rs. 25 lakh.
 Scheme available only for new units to establish

13.  Objectives:-
 To provide continuous and
sustainable employment
 To facilitate participation of
financial institutions for higher
credit flow to micro sectors.
PMEGP Cont…..

14.  Most of artisans learnt art as a
tradition.
 Monthly income was Rs.5000-8000
 Not satisfied with income
 Many artists changed occupation for
better income.
 Still many looking forward in this
field.
 No awareness of Schemes or policies
 Hoping for a change
 They want direct interaction to
government
 They want a regional office not any
middleman.
Sudha Devi
Rani Jha
Ratna Kumari

15.  83 years old, experienced and
talented artist
 Devoted whole life for art
 Trained 4900 students in
Brahmanand Art institute
(CCRT funded)
 Special Contribution in Mithila
museum,Japan
 Received Rashtrapati award,
Shilp Guru Award,
Certificate in Germany,
etc.

16.  A short film “Kalakar Namaskar”
made on her life by Dr. Chandramani.
 Visited Japan, Germany & France to
promote the art many time.
Comment on the topic:-
 India is known for its art and culture.
 For development of nation, art & artist
needs to be retained and sustained.
 Change should start from home
only.
Meeting with Godavari Dutt Cont…..

17. Trishul at Mithila Museum
Awards and certificates
Achievements of Godavari
Dutt

18.  Art has gained recognition, not the artist.
 Art needs to be explored more.
 Need of a platform for emerging artists.
 Need to attract and retain artist.
 Provision of sustainable employment.
 Organizing awareness program about schemes and
policies.

19. THANK
YOU