Khadi Mela Paschim Medinipur 2025
The Khadi Mela Paschim Medinipur 2025 (officially registered by the West Bengal Khadi and Village Industries Board (WBKVIB) as the Paschim Medinipur District Level Khadi Mela) was a prominent regional textile and craft fair organized in Midnapore town.
Key Details of the Fair
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Primary Venue: Burdge Town Ground (also referred to locally as the Burj Town field), Midnapore City, Paschim Medinipur.
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Event Dates: 6th January 2025 to 17th January 2025 (with extended setup continuing until late January).
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Daily Operational Hours: 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM / 9:00 PM daily.
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Admission Fees: Free entry for all members of the public.
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Organizing Authority: The West Bengal Khadi and Village Industries Board (WBKVIB) under the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department.
Core Exhibition Highlights
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Artisan Participation: Featured craftsmen and weavers representing over 15 distinct districts of West Bengal alongside specialized stalls from adjacent states.
Regional Specialties:
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Authentic Handloom: Premium Tassar silk garments, fine Muslin clothing, and certified Khadi cotton shirts, kurtis, and fabrics.
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Local Handicrafts: Traditional Paschim Medinipur Madur crafts (exquisitely woven natural fiber mats) and colorful Pingla Patachitra paintings.
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Village Industry Utilities: Organic honey, cold-pressed oils, handmade soaps, and winter shawls brought directly from rural co-operatives.