Rayagada: Vedanta Aluminium’s stall at the ‘Chaiti Mahotsav’, organised in Odisha’s Rayagada district, was a major attraction at the festival that featured a captivating fusion of heritage art showcasing Saura paintings, Dokra art forms, traditional tribal art and crafts alongside products from self-help groups (SHGs) prepared by the Project Sakhi which empowers women as micro-entrepreneurs. The stall garnered significant interest from the visitors through its live Saura art hand painting counter.
Additionally, the stall featured an array of exhibits from Vedanta’s newly-acquired hockey team – Kalinga Lancers, the defending champions in the on-going Hockey India League (HIL). The display included the team’s mascot, player highlights, and the trophy creating an impressive engagement platform that delighted the visitors. The stall not only attracted over 25,000 visitors during the festival, but was also graced by dignitaries like Mr. Kadraka Allapaswamy, MLA Rayagada, Mr. Nilamadhab Hikaka, MLA Bisamcuttack, Ms. Parul Patawari, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, Rayagada and Ms. Swathy S Kumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Rayagada prominent among others.