TS govt to put up pavilion at IITF-2016

The state government will put a Telangana Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair.

According to industries secretary Arvind Kumar, traditional art forms of the state would be showcased at the annual IITF-2016 in Delhi. The Telangana Pavilion will be inaugurated by tourism minister Azmeera Chandulal on November 14.

Arvind Kumar held a meeting with officials of industries, handicrafts, handlooms, tourism and culture here on Monday and reviewed the arrangements being made towards the state’s participation in IITF.

He said that Cheriyal scroll paintings, Pembarti sheet



metal, Nirmal paintings, Dokra metal crafts, durries and carpets should be put up for display. He added that artisans should be brought and live demonstrations of their art forms be performed.

Weavers from Gadwal, Pochampally and Narayanpet should also be asked to display their workmanship at the fair, Arvind said. He asked the officials to list out the names of the artisans, weavers and other participants by Oct 10. The cultural programmes will include tribal dance forms of Kommu koya, guddasi and qawwali.  Hyderabadi biryani and other snacks would be served at the stalls.