Vocational Training: Jivanjyot (Paper Mache)

Jivanjyot is one of our Vocational Training Centre's group where our 12 special boys trainees, who take pride in delivering top-quality & beautifully crafted handmade paper mache products under the guidance of qualified and experienced trainer. Everyone in the team has an important role to play, based on their natural abilities.

Paper mache is an eco-friendly craft technique that involves creating objects by layering paper pieces with adhesive paste, typically made of water, glue, or flour. It is widely to make masks, sculptures, and decorative items because of it's affordability & environmental sustainability.

Each creation, whether it's the Shivaji Maharaj or Sun & Moon wall art, reflects the dedication and creativity of our young artists, providing not only beautiful, Eco-friendly Products but also supporting a meaningful cause. 

Our collection includes items such as the Conch Ganapati for wall decor, the Elephant Panati, and vibrant pieces like the Peacock Panati. 

Everyone who purchases our Paper Mache products, feel proud in owning it and for helping Chetana.

Paper Mache (कागदी लगदा) is an easy and creative activity for special students of Jivanjyot group. We use old newspapers that are provided by all our parents, water, and glue (or flour paste) to create beautiful paper mache objects.

1. First we tear old newspapers into small pieces and soak them in water overnight.

2. Mash the paper into a pulp (with hands or blender).  Mix with glue/fevicol or flour paste to form a dough-like paste.

3. Mould into shapes using hands or simple moulds (bowls, balloons, boxes). Dry these shapes in sunlight for 2–3 days and then Paint & decorate with bright colors and varnish.

In Jivanjyot group we make different types of oil lamps/ panati of Papeer Mache, such as  

1 Ganesh Idols of in different sizes and shapes. People purchase these idols for pooja during Ganesh Chaturthi.

2 Simple Panati-single 

3 Design Panati- set of 4,

4 Elephant Panati

5  Ganapati Panati

6 Shahu Maharaj-wall

7Shivaji Maharaj-wall

Our special students remain constructively busy along with the following: 

• Improves fine motor skills and hand strength.

• Encourages creativity & imagination.

• Builds patience & teamwork.

• Provides scope for selling craft items for self-reliance.

Depending on our trainee's monthly engagement, Chetana Vikas honors every student an appropriate monthly stipend, to encourage and motivate them.