Giridih Mica Sheet Craft Cooperative Jharkhand

Giridih in Jharkhand is one of the world leading mica mining districts, producing muscovite and phlogopite mica sheets prized for electrical insulation, cosmetic glitter, and decorative craft. Mica craft workers in Giridih cooperative workshops produce decorative lampshades, artificial flowers, jewellery, and miniature framed paintings by cutting, stacking, and painting on translucent mica sheets. The natural cleavage of mica into paper-thin layers enables intricate cut-work designs impossible in other materials. Giridih Mica Craft Cooperative markets products through Jharkhand Hastshilpa and India International Trade Fair exhibitions. Mica block mining and processing cooperatives in Tisri and Deori blocks supply raw flake to cooperative craft units after beneficiation. Child labour elimination in Giridih mica supply chain is monitored by Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) member companies sourcing from cooperative certified mines.