The much-awaited Basant Mela was inaugurated at City Park in Bokaro as balloons were released and mega flag hoisted on Saturday. The two-day mega event was formally inaugurated by BSl CEO Anutosh Maitra in the presence of Executive Directors, GMs, senior officials of BSl, president of Mahila Samiti Manjula Maitra and a large and enthusiastic gathering of locals.
The 49th edition of the Basant Mela features a total of more than 150 stalls including those belonging to various departments of BSl and other commercial agencies. The stalls of BSl’s Works division, the Fire Services department, Education, Medical and Health Services, Horticulture, Public Relations were major attractions of the mela. The stall of Mahila Samiti was also a huge draw with its wide range of eatables.
In the evening, a cultural programme was also organised in the mela which captivated the audience. The residents, particularly children, made the most of the opportunity by enthusiastically participating in the various events organised during the mela. On Sunday evening, the winners of the lucky draw coupons organised by Mahila Samiti will also be declared, official informed.