The annual mega consumer fair ‘Expo – 2018’ kicked off on Friday amid much fanfare. Governor Draupadi Murmu alongwith the office-bearers of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) formally inaugurated the 23rd edition of the State’s biggest consumer fair known for fashion, cuisines, decorative products and other high ends luxury goods.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that it is a matter of a great pride for the State as the most successful shopping event is here again with several options available for the customers. Praising the initiatives of the organising body, the Governor further added that the event is a platform where sellers from across the country gather to sell their products.
“With such kind of organisation, the sellers have immense opportunity to showcase their range of products. Engagement of youths in this kind of event is worth appreciating. Besides promoting the large scale business, focus must be on the expansion and promotion of small scale cottage industries. In addition, serious attempts must be made to increase export,” said, the Governor. Meanwhile, the Governor also spoke about various social-welfare initiatives taken up by the different wings of JCI and praised their efforts in bridging the social gap through various ventures.
Getting bigger and better with every passing year, this year again, the sellers have come up with ample options for the consumers. Products ranging from cars, accessories, home décor items, designer attires to small knick-knacks, every item is available under one roof.
Besides, the regular events organised annually, for the first time, visitors will get an opportunity to see ‘Sand-Art work’ at the venue. Also kids amusement park, German hangers, foreign stalls, offers in tickets, food courts offering variety of dishes are the added perks for the leisure buffs here.
According to the spokesperson of Expo-2018, as many as 300 stalls have been decked up this season. For the first time German Hangers have been installed with as many as 150 stalls. Also, in the first of its kind attempt, the organisers have planned to set up ‘Mid-Night Market’ on Saturday (October 6) where all stalls in the ongoing fair will be opened till late midnight. The five days affair will conclude on October 9.