Maharashtra prison authorities organise exhibition to showcase Diwali products made by Nashik Central Prison inmates
Oct 27, 2024
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 : Ahead of Diwali festivities, the Maharashtra prison authorities organised an exhibition of Diwali products on Sunday where the products were prepared by the inmates of the Nashik Central Jail. 
Commissioner of Police, Nashik City, Sandeep Karnik visited the exhibition. 
Karnik extended his wishes for the festival of Diwali to the jailers, staff and inmates. 
Speaking to ANI, he said "This sale is organised on the occasion of Diwali. I would like to congratulate all the jailers on the work done by them. I extend my wishes for the festival of Diwali to everyone, especially the jailers, staff and all the inmates."
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the Dharavi Social Mission, an initiative of Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private (DRPPL), has facilitated the sale of nearly one million diyas from Dharavi's Kumbharwada for this Diwali.
The diyas will be used by Mumbai International Airport in its passenger engagement programme and the Adani Foundation for its awareness drives during the festive season.
Around 500 artisans and allied people, representing generations of artistry, benefitted through this initiative of creating one million handcrafted diyas.
Hanif Galwani, a dedicated member of the Kumbharwada Potters' Association, captured the essence of this moment: "This is the largest order we have ever received. The support from DRPPL has empowered us to keep our traditions alive. It's not just about selling diyas, it's about passing down a legacy."
Diwali, known as the Hindu festival of lights, represents the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Amavasya, the 15th day of the month of Kartik.
