Diwali Mela at Jamshedpur’s Chamber Bhavan to promote women entrepreneurs

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur: The Diwali Mela 2025, organized under the aegis of the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), was inaugurated today at the Chamber Bhavan in Bistupur.

The event aims to promote women entrepreneurship and support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” initiative.

The fair was jointly inaugurated by Jamshedpur MP Bidyut Baran Mahato and Jamshedpur East MLA Purnima Sahu, who lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the beginning of the two-day event.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Bidyut Baran Mahato said, “Women entrepreneurship is the backbone of the country’s economic growth. Events like this provide a platform for local products, contributing to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat while inspiring small entrepreneurs.”

Guest of honour Purnima Sahu praised the Chamber’s efforts, saying, “Providing a business platform to local women enhances their self-reliance and confidence. Such initiatives strengthen the local economy while empowering women.”

SCCI President Manav Kedia informed that the two-day fair features a wide range of handmade items, decorative pieces, garments, traditional food products, and Diwali-related goods crafted by women entrepreneurs. The event’s primary goal, he said, is to promote local products and spread the message of ‘Vocal for Local’ among the masses.

SCCI vice-president (Trade and Commerce) Anil Modi added that the annual Diwali Trade Fair has become a much-awaited event for both buyers and sellers in Jamshedpur.

This year’s fair offers clay lamps, home décor items, festive apparel, idols, and other Diwali essentials. The mela will remain open from 11 am to 8:30 pm, with free entry for all visitors.

The event was compered by general secretary Puneet Kauntia, while the vote of thanks was proposed by secretary (Trade and Commerce) Bharat Makani.

The fair co-ordinators Suman Nagalia and Deepak Chetani played key roles in organizing the event.

In the evening session, noted woman entrepreneur Smita Parekh visited the fair, interacted with stall owners, and encouraged them.

She lauded the initiative and suggested that such events should be organized on a larger scale in the future.

Among those present were former presidents Murlidhar Kedia, A.K. Srivastava, Vijay Anand Moonka, and several other office bearers including Rajeev Agarwal, Anshul Ringsia, Ashok Goyal, Amish Agarwal, Pawan Naredi, Prateek Agarwal, Mahesh Sanghi, Naval Kishore Barnwal, Piyush Goyal, Anant Mohanka, Umesh Khirwal, and J.P. Hirwal.