Surajkund Diwali Mela attracts 50,000 footfalls

Chandigarh, Oct 26 (UNI) union Minister Manohar Lal on Monday announced plans to expand the Surajkund Diwali Mela into a larger cultural and commercial attraction after nearly 50,000 people reportedly attended the festival, highlighting its potential to generate business for artisans and small traders. Addressing the closing ceremony of the third Surajkund Diwali Mela, the Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs said the internationally recognised fair should host cultural and recreational activities apart from its annual handicrafts exhibition. He proposed introducing light-and-sound shows, sporting activities, cultural performances and additional entertainment facilities to attract more visitors from Delhi, Gurugram, Palwal…