The day long Jaunsar Mahotsav organised by The Pioneer, Dehradun edition concluded successfully on the weekend with a large number of people enjoying a glimpse of the folk culture of the Jaunsar-Bawar region. While Culture and Tourism minister Satpal Maharaj was the chief guest, the former DG of Indian Coast Guard and current chairman of the Uttarakhand disaster management advisory committee, Rajendra Singh Tomar along with former ADG of Indian Coast Guard Kriparam Nautiyal were the special guests on the occasion. The event saw performances by noted singer Vicky Chauhan and other folk singers including Layak Ram along with Jaunsar-Bawar Sanskritik Holiyat Rangmanch, Abhinav Chauhan of Mr and Miss 7 States, MTV fame, Kundan Chauhan with Jaunsar-Bawar Pauranik Sanskritik Lokkala Manch, Arvind Rana along with Sparsh Janjati Evam Samajik Sanstha and Akash Verma of Sri Mahasu Lok Kala Kendra among others. A number of personalities from the region were also felicitated for their contribution in various fields. Appreciating the initiative, the guests and gathering called for more such events. The event was sponsored by Uttarakhand Tourism department, ONGC, GAIL Gas, Agriculture directorate, Panchayati Raj department, Information and Public Relations department, Forest department, Swajal, BRIDCUL, Namami Gange, MDDA, UCOST, Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, LIC, New India Assurance, Doon Valley Public School and VR Classes.