The upcoming Khadi fair will give a glimpse of “International Surajkund Crafts Fair”. Getting bigger and better with every passing year, the annual Khadi and Saras Mela commencing from December 22 onwards here in Capital City is all set to enthrall the visitors yet again.
“Attempts are being made to organise the mega event on the verge of famous International Fair ‘Surajkund Crafts Mela’ that exhibits some exotic collections of handicrafts from across the country while offering various other recreational activities for the leisure buffs,” Chairperson, Khadi Board, Sanjay Seth while sharing the details of the upcoming event.
Adding on to some new elements, Khadi Mela, known for the promotion of Khadi and other indigenous products on a much wider scale will have India’s second biggest charkha (spinning wheel) installed on the spot.
“The second biggest spinning wheel will be decked up at the site as the centre of attraction for the visitors which will strengthen the promotion of Khadi. The height of the spinning wheel will be approximately 20 ft while its width will be 35 ft. The country’s biggest spinning wheel was unveiled a year
ago at Indira Gandhi International Airport,” Seth further added.
Besides this, the Board has decided to organise fashion contest for the youths. “For the first time, Mr. and Miss. Khadi Jharkhand competition will be organised for the youths during the Khadi and Saras Mela. Interested youths can register online to participate in the contest. Nominations will begin from December 18 which is likely to continue till December 25,” Seth said.
Around 1000 stalls are likely to be decked up at the fete offering varieties of indigenous stuffs to the customers. Also, for the first time, the organisation has acquired the extended area of Morhabadi Ground for organising the mega event. A theme pavilion will be set up after the name of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. According to the Khadi Board organising committee members, around 22 States from across the country will participate in the event, promoting their specialties.
Utilising the event as the platform for promoting several Government schemes, this time again, there will be separate stalls of several government departments,
banks offering different services to the customers etc. Apart this, endeavoring hard to bring Jharkhand on the world’s map, the initiatives taken up by Khadi Board in the recent times to uplift the lives of the tribal people residing in the rural areas will be showcased here.