The State Government would organise the 9th National Toshali Crafts Mela-2014 at the Janata Maidan here from December 15 to 27.
Addressing a Press conference here, Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Snehangini Chhuria said the mela would offer an open forum to artists, artisans and connoisseurs from across the country for interaction and provide a huge market for them to showcase and sell their products.
A total of 300 stalls, including 161 from other States and 139 of Odihsa, would be put up at the fair. Similarly, a food court having 30 stalls would be set up by exclusive hotels and restaurants of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, informed Chhuria. Besides, cultural programmes would be organised every evening, she said.