Three-day-long function to display rich cultural heritage in cultural programmes apart from showcasing innovations by government departments
The Foundation Day of Chhattisgarh will be celebrated this year for three days on the theme ‘Ghadbo Nava Chhattisgarh’ from November 1 to 3 at Science College Ground, Raipur, said Food, civil supplies and consumer protection and culture affairs minister Amarjeet Bhagat.
Addressing the media he said exhibition to be held on the occasion will have stalls of 18 departments, 8 public sector units, 36 of Gramudyog, 52 commercial stalls and around 40 food stalls.
This time, Chhattisgarh’s art, culture, traditions, folk-dances from across the state and others will be exhibited including the state government’s flagship programme of ‘Narva, Garva, Ghurva aur Baari (NGGB).’
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will be chief guest on the inaugural day while Governor Anusuiya Uikey will be chief guest on second day and Chhattisgarh State Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr Charandas Mahant will be the chief guest on the concluding day.
Bhagat announced the names of state award winners except for two stating that it will be finalised today or by tomorrow by the jury. This time, the state awards will be conferred to the winners in three days. Earlier, the state awards were being given on a single day.
Most of the queries was on selection of journalist Ravish Kumar and other few candidates for the awards, on which minister said, it was the decision of the jury, public relations department and other concerned department and that culture department is just a coordinating agency to organise the event.