CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: CNN Central News and Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies: Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district is known across the country for its historical, cultural and industrial identity. Its identity is not limited to ancient history and religious sites; it has also made an important contribution from traditional handicrafts to modern nuclear energy production. Khurja’s famous pottery and the Narora Atomic Power Station reflect the district’s diverse achievements.
Khurja town in Bulandshahr district has a special identity for its ceramic and pottery art. The colourful earthen and ceramic utensils, decorative items and household-use products made here are sent to different parts of the country. Khurja’s pottery industry has provided employment to thousands of artisans and workers. This art, passed down through generations, remains an important base of the local economy. The use of modern technology along with traditional craft has given the industry a new direction.
On the other hand, the atomic power station located in Bulandshahr’s Narora area gives the district an important place on the national energy map. The reactors installed at the Narora Atomic Power Station contribute to the country’s electricity generation system. The centre is an important example of nuclear energy technology and scientific development.
Bulandshahr’s history has also been linked to ancient civilisations, religious traditions and a changing social environment. The area around the Ganga, agriculture-based life and local markets are part of its identity. Its historical heritage and modern industrial development are visible side by side.
The journey from Khurja’s pottery to Narora’s nuclear energy project shows that Bulandshahr has created a distinct identity in both tradition and modernity.
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