Department of Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts website confirms the 16th Toshali National Craft Mela- 2023 will be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to April 10. An update on the mela’s arrangements and other aspects was given to the media by Padmini Dian, Minister of Health and Family Welfare. Read the article to know about Toshali National Crafts Mela 2023 Date, Location, Significance.
Toshali National Crafts Mela 2023
Weaving is accomplished with the help of an inflorescent stick, which appears after the monsoon. The state capital and various parts of the state have been using golden grass bowls, fans, and mats for decades. An increasing number of city dwellers are becoming aware of the aesthetic appeal of environmentally friendly and biodegradable products.
This year, several high-profile cultural events have been postponed to avoid an overabundance of visitors. But on small stages within the Mela grounds, modest traditional cultural events such as the “dhuduki,” “kendera,” “dasakathia,” “pala,” “kirtan,” “pala,” and “dhuduki” will be presented, as well as local folk dances.
Toshali National Crafts Mela Date 2022
It is expected that there will be a total of 390 handmade and handicraft stalls this year. It is anticipated that as many as 150 weavers and artisans will have the opportunity to demonstrate and sell their products directly to customers.
The mela will once again feature a theme pavilion in 2023, dedicated solely to the craft of Kaincha (golden grass) from Kendrapara, as it does every year.
Approximately 14 lakh visitors attended the fair last year, generating at least Rs 12.38 crore in revenue for the organizers. Traders and event organizers anticipate welcoming approximately 15 lakh visitors and generating Rs 15 crore in revenue for the first time.
In the wake of COVID, weavers and artisans all over the country experienced unimaginable hardship.” “This mela will provide them with an opportunity to mitigate their losses,” Minister Dian explained. The craft mela will be open until April 10, 2023.
Toshali National Crafts Mela Significance 2023
State Institute for Development of Arts and Crafts (SIDAC), Gandamunda, puts on a massive national crafts fair in Bhubaneswar every year. This event is organized by SIDAC, an independent entity under the Odisha Government’s Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts Department.
To organize this massive event, the HT&H Department has set aside Rs. 2.60 crores in funding from its budget.
Exhibitors will have access to air-conditioned restrooms on the Mela grounds. Mela organizers will make special arrangements to provide visitors and exhibitors with ample access to fresh drinking water on the grounds.
Mela will offer several services, including fire protection, security, first-aid, ambulances, ATM counters, accessible housing for artisans, wheelchairs for the elderly, and other relevant logistics.
The Mela brought in $14,38 million in revenue during its first year of operation and attracted 14 lakh visitors. This year’s Mela is expected to draw approximately 15 lakh visitors, with merchandise valued at approximately Rs.15.00 crore expected to be sold.
Toshali National Crafts Mela Details 2023
Handicrafts & Handloom Corporations from other states are invited to exhibit various handicrafts and handlooms produced in their states as part of a new initiative. A food court with 30 food stalls set up by exclusive hotels and restaurants will provide visitors with delectable multi-cuisine foodstuffs and traditional Odia cuisine in a beautiful setting.
Last year’s mela attracted 14 lakh visitors, resulting in total revenue of Rs 12.38 crore from business transactions. It is expected that approximately 15 lakh people will attend the mela this year and that products worth approximately Rs 15 crore will be sold there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Toshali National Crafts Mela was inaugurated in which state?
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 15th edition of Toshali National Crafts Mela on Thursday evening in Bhubaneswar.
Toshali National Crafts Fair began in which state?
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the annual Toshali National Crafts Mela in Bhubaneswar. A virtual opening ceremony was conducted.
Why is National Craft Mela held?
Additionally, Mela aims to preserve Indian traditional arts, handicrafts, and handlooms and educate and raise awareness about the skills and creative intricacies involved in making the products.
What is the location of Tosali?
Located in the present-day state of Odisha in eastern India, Tosali or Toshali is an ancient city. The Kalinga Kingdom ruled this region.
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