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Hans India
25-05-2025
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- Hans India
Uttarakhand: Divyang Jeevan Joshi creates artwork on pine bark, PM Modi salutes his spirit
People consider pine bark to be useless, but Jeevan Chandra Joshi, a resident of Haldwani in Uttarakhand, is bringing life to wood with his artwork. Without any modern tools, he has carved many life-like figures on the bark with his hands, and people are also amazed to see his creations. He has made many artefacts on this bark, including a replica of pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, traditional drums, musical instruments, conch, Shivling, map of India, etc. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, mentioned the unique wooden artwork of polio-stricken Jeevan Joshi and also praised him. Jeevan Joshi was exhilarated and proud to know that PM Modi praised his artwork publicly. The 65-year-old Jeevan Chandra Joshi, a resident of Katgharia, never let his physical disability affect his art. Today, he is an expert in an art that is being appreciated not only in the country but also abroad. He is the first person to be awarded the Senior Fellowship by the Ministry of Culture for working on pine baguette, i.e. the dried bark of the pine tree. This achievement not only recognises his art but also sets an example that there is no substitute for hard work and dedication. Joshi is suffering from polio. He has had difficulty walking since childhood, but due to his high-flying spirit, he has become self-reliant and has now become an inspiration for others. He learned the art related to wood and bark from his father. The compulsion of not being able to go out of the house forced him to discover a different world within the house. This journey made him a master craftsman. He told IANS that he has been practising this art for 25 to 30 years. He not only adopted this art himself but has now started training some local children in this art as well. He believes that if the government promotes this art, migration from the mountains will stop and local people will get employment. He says that the path to self-employment lies in such arts, and there is a need to preserve and promote them. Meanwhile, local social worker Narendra Sharma said, "Artists like Jeevan Chandra Joshi are our heritage. The government should provide a platform to such people so that their art reaches the new generation. Their story is not just an inspiration, it is a story of change."
India Gazette
25-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami praises local artist Jeevan Joshi, mentioned in PM's Mann ki Baat
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 25 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised local artist from Haldwani, who gave birth to a unique art from called 'Baket' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his story on his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' In a post on Facebook, CM Dhami highlighted that PM mentioned Jeevan Joshi in 'Mann Ki Baat' and praised his journey to create 'Baket' while overcoming physical challenges. 'Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji mentioned the 'Baket' art of Shri Jeevan Joshi of Haldwani in the 'Mann Ki Baat' program. The form that Jeevan Ji has given to the folk culture and creativity of Uttarakhand through the 'Baket' art by overcoming physical challenges is unique,' Dhami said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi highlighted the story of Jeevan Joshi, who is affected by Polio. PM Modi hailed the courage of the artist who despite physical challenges he created a new art style. 'I want to tell you about a wonderful person who is an artist as well as a living inspiration. His name is - Jeevan Joshi; age 65 years. Now imagine how full of life one who has 'Jeevan' in one's name itself must be. Jeevan ji lives in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. During childhood, polio took away the strength of his legs, but polio could not snatch his courage,' PM Modi said. 'Even though his walking speed slowed down, his mind kept soaring on every flight of imagination. In this flight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art... he named it 'Baget'. In this, he makes beautiful art pieces from the dry bark that falls off pine trees. The very bark, which people generally consider useless - becomes a heritage as soon as it comes into Jeevan ji's hands.' PM Modi added. Praising Jeevan Joshi, PM Modi said his work is not just an art but a 'sadhna'. 'Every creation of his bears the fragrance of the soil of Uttarakhand. Sometimes it is the folk instruments of the hills, and at times it seems as if the soul of the hills has permeated that wood. Jeevan ji's work is not just art, it is a sadhana.' he added,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PM Modi praises artist from Uttarakhand for turning pine bark into cultural masterpieces
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed 65-year-old Jeevan Joshi , a differently-abled artist from Uttarakhand's Haldwani, for transforming fallen pine bark into extraordinary works of art that celebrate the soul of the hills. Speaking during his monthly Mann ki Baat address, Prime Minister Modi said, "Today I want to tell you about a wonderful person, who is an artist as well as a living inspiration... his name is Jeevan Joshi. Now imagine, how full of life one who has 'jeevan' in one's name itself must be."Polio affected Joshi's legs when he was a child, slowing his physical movement, but not his creative spirit."Even though his walking speed slowed down, his mind kept soaring on every flight of imagination," the prime minister said, adding that Joshi went on to develop a distinctive art form he named 'Baget', crafting delicate and culturally rich sculptures from the dry bark that falls from pine inspiring story came into the spotlight after a recent video featured by PTI Videos which documented his life, artistic process and video showed Joshi at work, collecting fallen bark from forest trails and carving them meticulously into miniature cultural artefacts such as dhol, damau and hill temples, preserving Uttarakhand's heritage through his one-of-a-kind explained in the video that these pieces are a means to save the environment and hopes his art will encourage the younger generations to connect with their his work more than just art, Prime Minister Modi said, "The very bark, which people generally consider useless, becomes a heritage as soon as it comes into Jeevan ji's hands."Joshi's creations, he said, capture the folk instruments, traditions and essence of Uttarakhand."Sometimes it is the folk instruments of the hills and at times it seems as if the soul of the hills has permeated that wood," he prime minister further said, "Artists like Jeevan Joshi remind us that no matter what the circumstances are, if the intention is strong, nothing is impossible. His name is Jeevan and he has really shown what it means to live life."
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi mentions Uttarakhand-based artist Jeevan Joshi – who is he?
During the 122nd episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a Uttarakhand-based wood craftsman, Jeevan Joshi, for his determination despite suffering from polio. The Prime Minister hailed the Haldwani-based artist for his aspirations to fly high despite enduring challenges due to the highly infectious disease that has affected his leg, making it difficult for him to walk. 'In this fight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art form called Baget. He creates beautiful artefacts using dry bark fallen from pine trees,' Modi said. 'Each of his creations carries the fragrance of Uttarakhand's soil. The pieces of wood at times turn into the folk instruments of the mountains, while sometimes they carry the soul of the Himalayas,' he said. 'His work is not just art, it is devotion,' Modi added. The PM , further heaping praise on the artist, concluded that artists like Jeevan Joshi 'remind us that no matter what the circumstances are, if intentions are strong, nothing is impossible.' 'His name is Jeevan, and he has truly shown us the real meaning of life.'
