CM Naveen To Inaugurate16th Toshali National Crafts Mela, Fair To Kick Off From Today

Bhubaneswar, Mar 28: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the famous Toshali National Crafts Mela 2022 today. The Mela will kick off at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar.

Reportedly, CM Naveen will inaugurate the 16th edition of the mela, organized by Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts. This is the biggest fair in the Eastern Indian.

The Toshali Fair will be open from 6 pm to 9:30 pm abiding Covid protocols, added reports.

This year, the fair will have around 390 handloom stalls. Around 90 weavers and 150 artisans from different states of the country, including Odisha, will take part.

It is to be noted that the Toshali Mela will be held twice this year. The 17th Toshali mela will also be held in December this year.