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Odisha showcases cultural heritage, traditional crafts at New Delhi Trade Fair

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UNI) Odisha is showcasing its rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts and emerging economic opportunities at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2026, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg inaugurating the State Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam here on Saturday.
The pavilion, themed ‘Where Virasat Inspires Vikas’, aligns with the fair's overarching theme ‘Vikash aur Virasat’ and highlights the State's efforts to leverage its cultural legacy, indigenous skills and resources for economic growth.
The exhibition features handlooms, handicrafts, GI-tagged products, tribal art, agricultural and forest produce, dairy products, rural enterprises and tourism attractions, with participation from various state government departments, agencies, cooperatives and producer organisations.
Addressing the gathering, Garg said Odisha's traditional skills, indigenous knowledge and natural resources provide a strong foundation for its growth. She stressed the need to expand market access for artisans, weavers, farmers, tribal communities, women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and entrepreneurs.
The exhibits include Sambalpuri textiles, tussar and silk products, Pattachitra paintings, silver filigree, Dhokra craft, palm-leaf engravings, stone carvings and applique work. Live demonstrations of traditional crafts and blockchain-enabled handloom weaving highlight the integration of heritage with technology.
Mission Shakti showcases products made by women SHGs, while ORMAS presents rural products, including Golden Grass crafts, spices, millet products, pickles and coir crafts. Tribal exhibits feature Gond and Lanjia Saora paintings, Dongaria Kondh shawls, minor forest produce and Koraput Coffee.
Agricultural displays include millets, black rice, traditional rice varieties, cashew, honey and spices. OMFED showcases dairy products, while Odisha Tourism highlights attractions such as the Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Dham and Chilika Lake.
Dedicated export and business-to-business platforms have been set up to connect producers with buyers, exporters, investors and industry stakeholders and promote Odisha's products in domestic and international markets.
The pavilion at Hall-3, Bharat Mandapam, will remain open to visitors till November 27.UNI MK AAB
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