Industrial and tourism fair kicks off in Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur, Nov 12: The third Shuklaphanta industrial and tourism fair kicked off at Jhalari in the district on Tuesday.

The fair is organized by the Shuklaphanta Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Promotion of local economy, self-sufficiency, and contribution to prosperity in Sudurpaschim Province are major objectives. Chamber’s Vice Chairman Basudev Bhandari informed that the event would make publicity of culture, tourism, and handicrafts as well.

Agricultural and industrial products, food festival, document screening, children’s games, cultural pageant, and performance by the national and local artists feature the two-week-long fair. The organizers have estimated the proceeds of Rs 3.9 million from the event. Those setting up stalls need to pay a fee to the organizers.

Shuklaphanta municipality is sponsoring the fair. A 181-member main organizing committee and nine thematic committees have been formed to conduct the event successfully.