Haldwani: Recently, there has been a growing enthusiasm among the youth of Uttarakhand for self-employment. Young people are continuously excelling in various fields and establishing their identities. Most importantly, they are providing jobs to the local people, which is an excellent tool to combat migration. The Better Uttarakhand brings such stories to inspire the people of the state.
Babita Sunori Excelling in the Field of Art
Women are doing commendable work in the field of art. When it comes to art in Uttarakhand, the name Aipan comes first. Aipan art, which has been adorning the folk culture of Uttarakhand for centuries, is now gaining fame in metropolitan cities as well. People in the cities are showing great interest in learning it. Babita Sunori, a resident of Adarsh Colony, Nai Ghas Mandi, Rudrapur, is also working in this field and establishing her identity. Daughter of Heera Ballabh Sunori and Champa Sunori, Babita has been interested in arts since childhood.
From Hobby to Career
Initially, she used to do it as a hobby, but later she decided to make a career out of it. Babita started with Mandala arts and is now working in Aipan art. Her designs are appreciated not only in India but also abroad. Babita is also creating nameplates with Aipan designs. She has made Puja Chowki, Aipan photo frames, rakhi, car hangings, and torans. Customers are continually buying Aipan products from her.
Lockdown as an Opportunity
Babita told The Better Uttarakhand that she has loved art since childhood. Earlier, she used to work on it whenever she had time, but she never thought that her hobby would become her career. The first product she sold was a toran. Speaking of education, Babita did her B.Sc. from Sardar Bhagat Singh Government College. She was in the teaching field before the lockdown. The lockdown gave her the opportunity to hone her interest, and she got involved in this field. During this time, she attended several workshops and participated in competitions.
Turning Passion into Profession
According to Babita, everyone has something they like. One should work on it… who knows when that interest will turn into a career… Babita has made quite a name for herself in Rudrapur through her hard work. Babita wants to continue working in this field, and if anyone wants to learn Aipan art, she would be willing to teach them for free. The Better Uttarakhand extends heartfelt congratulations to Babita. We hope that Babita’s story inspires many young people to make their own identity through their work.
