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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Koriya Millets Café operator Heena during Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026. She shared how the Bihan rural livelihoods mission helped her develop an enterprise providing livelihood opportunities to 37 women. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Dhokra, bamboo craft and Kosa textiles showcase the state’s heritage at Bharat Parv; artists welcome the Prime Minister with Bastariya Rela
Key Highlights
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Chhattisgarh stall at Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
• Artisans from Narayanpur and Bastar interact with the Prime Minister and demonstrate traditional craftsmanship.
• Dhokra, iron craft, bamboo products and Kosa sarees feature in the exhibition.
• Artists welcome Modi with a presentation of Bastariya Rela.
• The 15-day festival also showcases Chhattisgarh’s tourism destinations, including Champaran and Chitrakote.
Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Chhattisgarh’s traditional craftsmanship and interacted warmly with artisans from Narayanpur and Bastar during his visit to the state’s stall at Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
After inaugurating Bharat Parv, organised as part of the National Unity Day celebrations, the Prime Minister toured the Chhattisgarh stall, which brought together the state’s handicrafts, cultural traditions and tourism attractions.
Modi spoke with artisans engaged in making bamboo products and other traditional crafts. He enquired about their work and appreciated the skill involved in creating the exhibits.
Artists welcomed the Prime Minister with a presentation of Bastariya Rela, adding a distinctive expression of Bastar’s cultural heritage to the occasion.
Traditional craftsmanship draws attention
The Chhattisgarh stall features Dhokra metal craft, iron craft, bamboo products and Kosa sarees, offering visitors an opportunity to explore different aspects of the state’s artistic traditions.
The artisans’ presence also allows visitors to observe the making of traditional craft products and understand the workmanship behind them.
The Prime Minister’s interaction with the craftspeople placed attention on the skills of artisans from Narayanpur and Bastar and their contribution to preserving these traditions.
A platform for culture and tourism
Dr Subhada Chaturvedi of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board said the stall had been organised by the board for the 15-day Bharat Parv to showcase the state’s traditional handicrafts and tourism destinations.
Alongside the craft exhibits, the stall provides information about prominent destinations such as Champaran and Chitrakote, as well as tourism resorts across Chhattisgarh.
The display introduces visitors to the state’s natural beauty, cultural diversity and travel opportunities, bringing its craft heritage and tourism attractions together on a common platform.
Artists welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a traditional Bastariya Rela performance at the Chhattisgarh pavilion during Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Video: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi views bamboo craft exhibits at the Chhattisgarh pavilion during Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026, appreciating the state’s traditional craftsmanship. Video: channel24india.comvia CG/DPR.
