The Government has unveiled its detailed programme to celebrate State’s 16th foundation day which is based on showcasing rich cultural and historical heritage of Jharkhand. The celebration would continue for three days, starting from November 13 and cover entire State including main events at Ranchi’s picturesque Morhabadi.
Informing about this Principal Secretary of Personnel Department and Spokesperson of the Government Nidhi Khare told on Friday that apart from cultural performances from artists the programme would also present at an opportunity for different Departments to display this achievements.
“last year’s theme was mobile governance and this year it would be cultural heritage. During the three day even different art, dance and song forms of the State along with ethnic cuisines would be presented. A Vikas Mela would be organised on November 13 where all the major Government Departments and certain corporate houses would put in place as many as 104 stalls depicting their achievements,” said the official.
On November 14 about 700 school children would take part in a painting competition based on the themes of historic, cultural and religious sites, dance and painting forms of the State. “Best painting would be given awards. A separate painting competition for professional artists would be organised at Audrey House and the best selected one would be displayed at Vikas Mela,” added Nidhi Khare adding that the paintings may also find place in Government calendar and dairy.
The entire city, especially Morhabadi ground would be illuminated with lED lighting in unforeseen manner. “11 gates for VVIP, VIP and commoners along with display screens would be placed at different places. The main function would take place at Birsa Munda Football Stadium on November 15 where the Governor would be the chief guest along with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari,” she said.
MoS Sudarshan Bhagat and Jayant Sinha besides all MPs, MlAs, Ministers with the State Government, former Chief Ministers and entire brass of Government officials would remain present. “The Chief Minister would distribute appointment letters to 900 engineers, 5000 nutrition mates and 375 rojgar sevaks. 5000 forest pattas would also be distributed along with 35 lakh mosquito nets among the beneficiaries,” said Nidhi Khare.
Special dance performance from a team of 28 artists from Goa under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ initiative taken place between the two States would also make its presence felt on November 15 where two teams of Chhau dancers from Jharkhand would also take part. Main attraction of the evening would be the popular voices of Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan, Mrinalini Akhauri and drum beats of Mukund Nayak.
The Government on the occasion will also handover cash award of Rs 5 lakh to international sportspersons such as Olympian Sylvanus Dung Dung, archers Deepika Kumari and laxmi Rani Manjhi and hockey player Nikki Pradhan.
Programmes on similar theme would also be organised at all the districts and block levels, informed the Secretary.