State Rural Development Minister Neelkanth Singh Munda inaugurated the Jharkhand Expo at Janakpuri Dilli Haat in Delhi on Saturday. Director, Industries K Ravi Kumar and many prominent personalities were also present on this occasion.
On this occasion, Munda stated that the Expo is an endeavour of Jharkhand Government to promote the handicraft, handloom, traditional jewellery, khadi and local cuisines from Jharkhand on national forum.
There are around 40 stalls showing merchandise from various categories to visitors at Jharkhand Expo. To welcome the visitors with a glimpse of Jharkhand, the entrance gate was decorated with creative 3D artwork replicating historical monuments and tradition, art and culture of Jharkhand.
Stalls of lac bangles, bamboo arts, wooden decorative items, paintings and different products of Jharcraft received positive response from the visitors. Khadi outfits and hand-woven clothes were also displayed, available in a choice of cotton and silk.
Daily cultural performances, 3D effects, exhibitions of handloom and handicrafts and essence of Jharkhand cuisine will continue to attract the visitors here at Jharkhand Expo till May 27 at Janakpuri Dilli Haat in Delhi.
Around 40 local artists from Jharkhand will present a cultural programme every evening from 5pm to 8pm and also various dance forms of Jharkhand like Jhumar, Paika, Chhau, Agni, Santhali and more which will be coordinated by the Arts and Culture Department of Jharkhand Government.
An Exporter Summit will be also organized on May 24 with different exporters of handloom and handicraft from across the nation. Promotional merchandise will be distributed free of cost and entry will be free on the day of the Summit.