Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said that the Kullu Dussehra is an important event for the people of the state and it should be ensured that its cultural legacy should be maintained.
The Chief Minister presided over the state level meeting held here to review the arrangements for organizing upcoming International Kullu Dussehra festival commencing from October 19 to 25.
He directed to provide opportunities to Himachali artists to perform in the event so that the local talent could be encouraged at large.
The Chief Minister also directed for organizing rural sports activities such as Kabaddi and volleyball in a befitting manner.
He said that uninterrupted electricity supply would be ensured during the fair and three generators would be installed. The international troupes and artists coming from outside the state should be taken proper care of and law and order should be maintained at all costs, he said.
Secretary, Language and Culture, Purnima Chauhan said that around 210 local deities had been extended invitation to participate in the weeklong festival and also gave detailed account of expenditure and savings.
She said cultural troupes from eight states and Russia are expected to perform during the seven day fair.