Gram Sree Melas (GSM), now a brand at Jamshedpur, have their own receptivity and attention of the people not only from Jamshepdur but also from the areas in its vicinity. This year, the GSM saw a presence from Ranchi and Kolkata also. It is now regarded as the Kohinoor of Jamshedpur. This was the 13th Gram Sree Mela organized at Jamshedpur.

The Mela started on the February 3 and ended on the 12th of February 2005. It was organized at Gopal Maidan, Bistupur, Jamshedpur.

Inauguration of the Mela

Mr. George N. Sibley, Consul General, US Consulate was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony. He was all praises for and amazed with at the quantum of products on displayed at the stalls. He said that such an event is unique and a noble endeavour initiated by CAPART to provide a platform to the rural artisans. He insisted that such events should be regularly organized and the artisans should be provided more opportunities for international recognition.

Mr Sibley appreciated the manner in which the stalls had been planned and praised TSRDS for taking up such an event for promoting rural craftspersonship.

Mr A N Singh, Sr. Vice President, TSRDS was also present.

130 organizations from across the country participated in the mela, which generated a revenue of Rs 51 lakhs in 10 days.

Khadi products, Carpets, Madhubani paintings and wooden furniture were among the biggest attraction at the mela.