Rajarata Aruna concludes

"Rajarata Aruna" the Industrial Exhibition and Trade Fair conducted at the Public Stadium of Anuradhapura for three days from July 21 ended Saturday with thousands of people availing themselves the opportunity of viewing the industrial prowess of Rajarata craftsmanship and purchasing goods at reasonable prices.

The exhibition to showcase the products of craftsmen of the North Western and North Central Provinces was opened on July 21 by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse.

The opening of the second day was by Indigenous Medicine Minister Tissa Karaliyadda. Social Welfare and Women's Empowerment Deputy Minister S.M.Chandrasena opened the exhibition on the closing day.

"Rajarata Aruna" is a brainchild of Prime Minister Rajapakse, implemented jointly by the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training and the North Western and North Central Provincial Councils.

Identification of skills of craftsmen of the two provinces and widening the local and international market for their products were the aims of this exhibition. The exhibition consisted of cubicles accommodating 100 state institutions and 200 private traders.

Deputy Minister Chandrasena said that the Prime Minister has taken steps to conduct similar exhibitions and trade fairs on a district basis to showcase the talents of rural craftsmen.