Punjab Government has decided to celebrate Punjab Day on November 21 during the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan, where renowned Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann would enthrall visitors.
In 2012 also, the State commemorated Punjab Day on November 22 during the Trade Fair, where tributes were paid to the State’s legend filmmaker Yash Chopra and comedian Jaspal Bhatti for their immense contribution to Indian entertainment industry.
Adopting the theme of “inclusive growth”, the State has been showing the progressive Punjab as a holistic unit in its pavilion. The rapid pace of broad-based growth, focus on infrastructure with world-class connectivity, best education, information and technology, modern power plants, agriculture food processing and various industry sections are put on display in exterior facade and interior through models and breathtaking visuals. The theme is in fusion with vibrant and rich heritage of Punjab culture. “The external facade is conceptualised by symbolic highway as epitome of connectivity of Punjab. Features like dhaba — Punjab’s famous eatery — and plantation of crops with livewater irrigation are built as seen along the highways. The architecture, colour schemes are in consonance with Punjab’s vibrancy and theme,” the spokesperson said.