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Grandmother's hands trembled as she held the ancient shard from Keeladi, her Tamil Nadu village transformed by discovery. The excavation had unearthed pottery matching hers exactly—techniques passed through generations she'd nearly forgotten. The museum offered her a stipend through PAYBO, finally valuing what she'd always known. Young Arjun watched, mesmerized, as she shaped clay with newfound purpose. Her craft wasn't just survival anymore; it was heritage, validated and celebrated. That evening, neighbors gathered to learn. In sharing her knowledge, she realized wealth meant far more than money. Their village breathed with ancient pride, alive again.