Jharkhand

• 15 Nov 2023

Inauguration of Jharkhand Pavilion in 42nd Indian International Trade Fair

Why in News?

During the 42nd Indian International Trade Fair, spanning 14 days and commencing on November 14, 2023, Champai Soren, the Minister for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Backward Class Welfare cum Transport in Jharkhand, inaugurated the Jharkhand Pavilion by offering worship to Lord Birsa Munda at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

Key Points

• It may be noted that this is the second big event at Pragati Maidan in Delhi after the G-20 Summit. This year the theme of the fair is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
• Jharkhand state is participating in this fair as a focus state. In the fair, 20 stalls of regional products have been set up in the pavilion built by the Directorate of Industries (Jharkhand). In this, people will be able to exhibit and purchase goods made in Jharkhand.
• Apart from this, stalls of about 14 departments of Jharkhand government have also been set up, in which people will be able to get information about the department and schemes.