Traditional folk fairs and public festivals are empowered carriers of the nation’s prosperous traditions and the message of public welfare. Uttarakhand governor Krishan Kant Paul said this while addressing the gathering at the conclusion of the Goljyu Grishmotsav 2016 in Champawat on Thursday.
The governor said that the Goljyu Grishmotsav is a commendable effort to retain the native culture of mountain society and the great traditions of faith. Through this medium the local artists and artisans also got an opportunity to display their talent in a manner
which will help keep them alive for generations, he said.
Paul said, “This region of Uttarakhand is full of natural splendor and has facets like peaceful atmosphere, clean air and the spiritual aspect of its shrines which can attract tourists. Tourism in Uttarakhand can receive a further boost if such festive events are publicised in a planned manner, “ he said.
The governor also appreciated various government departmental stalls set in the fair to provide information about the government’s public welfare schemes to the residents of rural areas.
He commended the holding of multi-purpose camps which also facilitate free medical check up and medicine. Paul said that during the festival the handicrafts exhibition of products made by local artisans would provide encouragement to the craftsmen while also providing a market for the products of local cottage-level enterprises and help establish their identity.
Calling the environment of Champawat suitable for tea production, ginger farming and the cultivation of peaches, pears along with citrus fruits like lemon and Malta, the governor called for special focus on this area so that the income of the locals can also be increased.
Appreciating the cultural presentations made by local artistes and children, the governor said that such cultural events have an important role in keeping native folk traditions alive while also helping to bring members of society closer.