Swadeshi Mela evoked a very good response in Bokaro Steel City, concluded with fanatic notes on Thursday.
Amidst all odds, the swadeshi campaign catches on in Bokaro Steel City, reported rising revenues. The week-long mela of Indian-made goods concluded with an estimated turnover of 2.5 crore rupees, said Sujit Kumar media spokesperson. With an aim to promote patriotism Mela was held at sector-4, Madoor Maidan; organised by Swadeshi Jagran Manch for the indigenous promotion of country made goods, he said. Around 156 exhibitors participated in the fair, attracted visitors in lakhs, resulting in an estimated turnover in crore, said Sujit adding “finally mela will conclude by 7.30 PM and we hope figure may go up”.
Beside others, many prominent personalities were present during the concluding session. Artificial, flowers, flower vessels, china clay pots, wooden furniture bearing intricate designs and famous carpets were some of the attractions of the mela. Stalls of different products, including lED bulbs, Khadi clothes, toys, fabrics, modern furniture, garments, kitchen utensils and processed food items like pickles and jams, handmade ornaments, devotional products, were displayed in the mela.