Bhadohi,

11 Oct (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 49th Carpet Fair in

Bhadohi on Saturday. This fair has been organized as Carpet Expo Mart and will

run from October 11 to 14. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed at Bhikharipur

helipad directly from Lucknow via helicopter and reached the Expo Mart Fair by

car. During this, he was welcomed by local politicians and administrative

officials. The Chief Minister inaugurated the fair by cutting the ribbon. After

the inauguration, the Chief Minister inspected the carpet shops. During his

inspection of the carpet stalls, the Chief Minister was presented with a

variety of gifts. At one carpet stall, he received a portrait of Prime Minister

Narendra Modi, and the exporter also presented him with a portrait of Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Minister was delighted and praised the

exporter. He closely observed the carpet stalls and gathered information about

them.

The

Chief Minister was delighted to see the beautiful carpets made by the inmates

of the district jail. He described this as excellent work. The Chief Minister

was presented with a JCB (Bulldozer) machine, depicted on a carpet, as he is

known as Bulldozer Baba and has used bulldozers against criminals

and the mafia. The Chief Minister was presented with a picture of Jai

Shri Ram written on it, with a mace, a symbol of power, engraved on the

carpet. This picture demonstrates the strict policies and powerful nature of

his rule.

The

Chief Minister explained that the carpet industry is not just a business; it is

a vibrant tradition of our artisans and craftsmen. Today, this industry employs

2.5 to 3 million people and exports approximately Rs. 17,000 crore annually. It

has become a major medium for women's self-reliance. The government is striving

to connect more women with this industry so that they can become financially

strong while staying at home. The Chief Minister said that Bhadohi should not

be underestimated; it is a symbol of the economic strength of the state and the

country. Before 2014, this industry was almost extinct, but today it has become

the identity of Uttar Pradesh. He added that on the occasion of Diwali,

Swadeshi fairs are being organized in all 75 districts of the state, in which

special stalls have been set up showcasing Bhadohi carpets.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi