Ranchi, Nov 13: Jharkhand will celebrate its State Foundation Day on November 15 with a series of statewide public participation activities, cultural programmes and competitions, culminating in a grand three-day event at Khelgaon, Ranchi, from November 26 to 28. The celebrations will also coincide with the second anniversary of the present state government, with the main programme scheduled for November 28.
The celebrations will begin on November 15 with a statewide campaign titled “Run For Cleanliness”, to be organised across all districts from 7 am to 8 am. The run will be flagged off from important locations or major intersections in each district and will conclude with cleanliness drives at prominent Chhath ghats.
As part of the Foundation Day fortnight, various activities will be organised from November 17 to 25 at panchayat, block and district levels to encourage public participation. These will include sports competitions, plays, dance and music programmes, essay-writing contests and other activities.
Participants and teams selected at the district level will take part in state-level events at Khelgaon on November 26 and 27. The winning teams will be felicitated during the main programme.
A three-day fair-cum-exhibition will also be organised at Khelgaon from November 26 to 28. It will feature departmental stalls providing information about government schemes, programmes and public services. Each district will have a dedicated stall showcasing its distinctive products, tourist destinations and economic activities. Additional stalls focusing on innovation will also be set up.
The main programme on November 28, which will also mark the second anniversary of the present government, will feature the inauguration, launch and foundation-laying of various schemes, along with the distribution of assets among beneficiaries.
Individuals and institutions demonstrating outstanding work at the panchayat, block, district and state levels will also be selected and honoured during the programme.
Cultural evenings will be organised at Khelgaon from November 26 to 28, adding to the celebrations marking the state’s Foundation Day.
