Prime Minister Interacts Warmly with Artisans from Bastar
Dokra, Bamboo Craft and Kosa Draw Praise
Artistes Welcome Prime Minister with a Bastariya Rela Performance
Chhattisgarh’s rich handicrafts, culture and tourism attractions were showcased at Bharat Parv, organised at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, on the occasion of National Unity Day. After inaugurating Bharat Parv on Friday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Chhattisgarh stall. He interacted warmly with artisans from Narayanpur and Bastar and appreciated their artistry and skills.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to artisans making bamboo crafts and other traditional handicrafts at the stall about their craft-making techniques. Artistes welcomed him with a Bastariya Rela performance.
Dr Subhada Chaturvedi of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board said that the Board’s stall at the 15-day Bharat Parv showcases the state’s traditional handicrafts and tourist destinations. Dokra craft, iron craft, Kosa sarees and bamboo craft are on display.
The stall also provides information on Chhattisgarh’s major tourist destinations, including Champaran and Chitrakote, as well as its tourism resorts. Through these displays, visitors are being introduced to the state’s natural beauty, cultural diversity and tourism potential.