Artisans are the torch bearers of our culture, stated Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon while speaking at the concluding ceremony of 29th International Handicrafts Mela 2015 at Surajkund in Haryana on Sunday.
Surajkund provides a better platform for national and international artists, he opined. Addressing the gathering, he said that Surajkund is not only known in India but abroad as well and huge number of people come to take part in this Mela.
"This time the Surajkund Mela’s Theme State was Chhattisgarh which featured its rich cultural heritage at the Mela’’, Tandon said. About 20 countries participated in Surajkund Mela and this is the specialty of Indian Culture that we have unity in diversity. This Mela ties different cultures in one thread," the Governor said.
He said that Chhattisgarh is a new State; but in the past 14 years it has swiftly developed in various sectors. The day is not far when Chhattisgarh would be one of the five developed states of India.
Tandon said that Chhattisgarh is the only State in the country which provides 24 hours power supply and also supplies the same to other States.