Bhubaneswar, Apr 23 (PTI) The annual ‘adivasi mela’ kicked off here on Saturday with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurating the 10-day gala.
Patnaik said the event — ‘Adivasi Mela and National Tribal Art & Craft Exhibition’ — is the best platform to strengthen the tribal economy of the state “The mela is no more an event in the state, but a tradition. It gives tribals an opportunity to sell their products at an appropriate price,” Patnaik said.
The fair wasn’t held last year and the year before owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 187 stalls have been put up at the exhibition, being held at IDCO exhibition Ground here. PTI AAM RMS RMS
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