India News | 10-day Adivasi Mela Begins in Odisha
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The annual 'adivasi mela' kicked off here on Saturday with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurating the 10-day gala.
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
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"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.
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A total of 187 stalls have been put up at the exhibition, being held at IDCO exhibition Ground here.
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