Forty countries are set to partake in the 37th International Surajkund Craft Fair scheduled to begin on February 2. The fair is set to be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be present at the fair on February 3.
Gujarat is the theme state and Tanzania is partner country this year, a senior official of the Tourism Department said here today. The upcoming fair would witness high participation by foreign artists and guests. Over 1,000 stalls have been prepared and would be manned by craftsmen during the 17 days long event, he added.
Authorities are working to ensure cleanliness and top-notch facilities, including road arrangements, lighting, electricity provisions, and toilets, the official said.
Claiming that a dedicated security plan was on anvil, he said notable additions, including the installation of 350 CCTV cameras, will boost security at the ‘Mela’ complex. Detailed instructions have been provided to departments concerned on issues such as parking arrangements within the fairgrounds.
With additional dispensaries, ambulances would be on duty across the different sectors. Mobile ATMs and foreign currency exchange services would also be made available at the fair, which would remain open between 10 am and 8 pm for the 17 days.
