Odisha CM Inaugurates Konark and International Sand Art Festivals
CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 36th Konark Festival and 15th International Sand Art Festival, setting the stage for five days of dance, music and creativity. Both the events conclude on December 5.
The twin festivals, organised by the tourism department in association with Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi and Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), celebrate India's cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.
Both events play a major role in promoting Odisha as a cultural tourism destination. The Konark Festival attracts classical dance enthusiasts from across India, while the International Sand Art Festival provides an international platform for sand sculptors to display creative interpretations of traditional and contemporary themes.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025
Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Rural Development informed that around 300 Lakhpati Didis and women from Self-Help Groups from 25 states across the country are participating in the festival.