Amid much fanfare JIASOWA’S Diwali Utsav concluded on a high note here on Monday. With a series of activities, the tantalising fair was wrapped up with a promise to make a comeback in a much grand way next time. Leaving its impact on the denizens, the five-day fair was a huge hit among the Ranchiites.
From variety of cuisines to handmade products to branded stuffs, the fair had every item of customers’ choice. Started with much enthusiasm, this season too received a thumps up from the visitors for its management. Having completed almost 13 years, grand event, this year saw participation of numerous artisans from across the nation as well as globe.
Uttarakhand’s Khadi products to Kashmir’s woolen products were a huge hit among the Ranchiites who got the desired products from across the nations at an affordable price. Artisans from different district of Jharkhand shared a common platform for directly selling their handiworks and other utility items with the sellers from Rajasthan, Nagaland, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Bihar etc. The women Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been given stalls for free of cost.
Also, a separate zone for making Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Divyang Certificate, Goods and Service Taxes (GST) camps was put up here which proved immensely helpful for the visitors.
The funds collected annually through this fiesta organised on a much wider scale, where artisans from across the country is invited to showcase their specialties ranging from home décor to handicrafts are used in accomplishingdifferent social endeavours and aid the needy.
In a unique attempt, taking the fair beyond the commercial activities, cultural nights endorsing different folk art forms, fashion show etc was organised. A cultural event focusing on ‘Women Empowerment’ and other themes captured the attention of fair hoppers receiving much appreciation.