Odisha is participating as a “Focus State” at the 33rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2013 in New Delhi, said State Minister for Textile, Handlooms and Handicrafts Sarojini Hembram.
She told reporters in Delhi that Odisha Handlooms and Handicrafts have a heavy demand in domestic and international markets, which would be showcased at the IITF Exhibition. Director, Information & Public Relations Pramod Kumar Das was present during the Press briefing.
Participation of at least eight State Government departments and corporate majors and 32 artisans from the State along with their products is expected to enrich the State’s pavilion at the exhibition. Odisha has emerged as an investment destination as per a latest survey. It is expected that the Odisha pavilion will receive a number business inquires for the different products.
live demonstrations on stone carving by Padmashree Sudarsan Sahoo, sand art by Sridhar Dash and handloom weaving by Gopal Meher would also be centres of attraction at the pavilion, which was inaugurated by Minister Hembram on Thursday. The Odisha State Day will be celebrated on November 23 at the Hamsadhwani Theatre, in which colourful cultural programmes from the State would be presented, said an official.