VP Radhakrishnan Inaugurates Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela

Last updated: 2026/01/31 at 3:22 PM

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The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan todyay inaugurated the 39th edition of the Surajkund International Aatmanirbhar Crafts Mela–2026 at Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. The crafts fair is being held from 31 January to 15 February 2026 and showcases the finest traditions of handicrafts, handlooms, culture, and cuisine from across India as well as from other countries.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar, Haryana Minister for Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma along with other dignitaries were present at the inauguration.

Speaking on the occasion, VP Radhakrishnan said that artisans are the custodians of India’s civilisational heritage, and that the Surajkund Mela reflects the nation’s cultural soul and Atmanirbhar spirit, embodying the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.