| * In keeping with the catch-phrase of “Egiye Bangla”, the West Bengal Pavilion fascia has projected the iconic symbol of the Biswa Bangla brand — connected through linear tracks as seen in a circuit board — to images of different walks of life, signifying the all-pervading IT and digital revolution that has brought positive changes in different sectors and among all sections of the population.
* The signature development projects of the state government find a pride of place in the fascia, including the internationally acclaimed Kanyashree scheme for girl child empowerment and the “Sabooj Sathi” project for distribution of bi-cycles to the students of class IX to XII in schools run, aided and sponsored by the government.
* The theme area has outlined the growth trajectory of Bengal with emphasis on “powering progress, empowering people”. Various departments such as Information and Cultural Affairs, Commerce and Industries, Higher Education, Minority Affairs, Animal Resources Development etc. have also highlighted their achievements in the Pavilion.
* The Tourism section, apart from visually portraying famous tourist destinations of Bengal, such as Mandarmani, Murshidabad, Purulia and Sundarbans, has depicted the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage status. Live demonstration by handicrafts artisans will also be a special attraction here.
* The Pavilion, with a total floor area of 22,000 sq feet, is featuring around 50 stalls representing small scale industries and 23 others from Self-Help Groups.
* The Department of Agriculture Marketing is operating a stall to promote aromatic rice and processed food items.
* Bengali sweets will also be there to tickle the taste buds of the visitors. Darjeeling tea and Bengali books will be on sale at the stall of Oxford Book Store.
* ‘West Bengal Day’ will be celebrated in IITF on November 26, 2016. Dr. Amit Mitra, Hon’ble Minister, Finance, Commerce & Industries and Excise, is scheduled to address a press conference at Pragati Auditorium in the afternoon. Special attractions in the evening on the State Day will be an ensemble of folk cultural programmes, comprising Khol Badya, Sherpa Dance, Chandi Dance and Natua Dance. |