Chief Minister Raghubar Das will inaugurate the annual Khadi Saras Mela at Morhabadi ground here on Friday. Craftsmen from 22 states will be gathering in fair along with their ready to sale products. Addressing media persons on Thursday, Chaiperson, Jharkhand Khadi and Gramodyog Board, Sanjay Seth said that PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Development is the focal point of the fair and inclusion of several employment schemes and other development programmes through a digital medium is another step towards it.
On the occasion, Khadi designer from Ranchi Ashish Satyawrat Sahu’s collection having the likes of Plazo, Zipper Kurta and other trendy khadi collections made from Cotton and Tassar were unveiled by Seth. “These designs are new and in parity with current trends and 25 per cent discount will be given to customers,” said Sahu.
Several ongoing government schemes will be promoted during the event; Sweet Revolution, Cashless transactions and bringing Mustard Oil Production under cottage industry are dominant among them. Seth said “PM’s slogan of Sweet Revolution is complemented by providing training to 500 farmers which will enable each farmer to produce at least 250 kg of honey annually. Amrita Honey the final product of Sweet Revolution is to be inaugurated by CM on Friday.”
As many as 1200 stalls showcasing various handicraft products will showcase the cultural heritage of the country and eye cathchers as Saras Haat and largest Charkha (Spinning Wheel) in India will amuse the visitors. Saras Haat, a new concept to stage the Rural Culture and Economy. Khadi Saras Mela, known for the promotion of Khadi and other indigenous products on a much wider scale will have India’s second biggest charkha (spinning wheel) decked up inside the Mela premises. The spinning wheel will be approximately 20 ft while its width will be 35 ft.
Besides, different cultural programmes that have been planned by the Khadi board, seminars on different issues will be also organized during the event. A pavilion has been set up on Bhagwan Birsa Munda while the spot has been named as Mahatma Gandhi Nagar.
Also for the first time, Khadi Board will organize a fashion contest for youth. “For the first time, Mr and Miss Khadi Jharkhand competition will take place. Interested candidates can log onto Registration@www.jharkhandi.net for getting the details of competition. Registration for the event is free and grand finale of the event will be conducted on January 3 2018,” said Seth.