A Pallishhree-cum-Pustak Mela was inaugurated by Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Law and Housing and Urban Development Minister Pratap Jena here on Monday evening. Women self-help groups have put up as many as 200 stalls at the Pallishree Mela to sell their products.
Terming Khordha as a culture and art-rich district, Jena said the Chief Minister has given importance of overall development of the district. “The Government is organising Pallishree Mela to enhance income of women,” he said.
Khordha district Collector Sitanshu Kumar Rout presided over the meeting. District Planning Committee Chairperson and Chilika MLA Prashant Kumar Jagdeb gracing as guest said a total loan of Rs 151 crore has been provided to SHGs in Khordha district. Developmental works have been done by converging Mission Shakti and Livelihood Mission. A sport complex would be constructed at Khordha, he said.
Local MLA Jyotirindra Nath Mitra also spoke. DRDA PD Diganta Routra delivered the welcome address. The function came to an end with a vote of thank proposed by Additional District Magistrate Manoranjan Mallick.
Cultural programmes were held by noted artists and art organisations after the inaugural meeting.
