Tharu Community's 'Dhakia' Faces Extinction Due to Lack of New Generation Interest

Dang. Dhakia, which is the identity of the Tharu community, is on the verge of extinction. Experts say that it is on the verge of extinction because the new generation is not adopting the profession of weaving Dhakia.

Tharu leader Khusiram Chaudhary said that this can be preserved only if the new generation is made aware of the importance of Dhakia and inspired to build it. "Dhakia is connected to the identity of the Tharu, the new generation must take interest in preserving it," he said, "For that, local levels and concerned bodies need to provide skill-based training."