• Patna. Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Mr. Samrat Chaudhary Making a big announcement that Historical Sonpur Fair Site located in Saran district For comprehensive development and modernization of Administrative approval of Rs 24.28 crore Has been given. Through this scheme, the fair area will be developed not only as a modern tourist center, but it Digital and environmental sensitive site Will also be presented as.
  • Sonpur fair will get new form under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0
  • this project Indigenous Darshan Scheme 2.0 sub-plan CBDB (Comprehensive Development of Buddhist Destinations and Beyond) Has been approved under Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Chaudhary clarified that the purpose of this development scheme is locally Creation of employment opportunities, PompAnd to Sonpur National-international tourism map To raise.
  • What is included in this scheme?
  • New Grand Gorgeous Gate: Attractive and traditional architecture based entrance to reception to visitors.
  • Development of Haat and Market Area: Construction of structured haats to provide better platforms to craftsmen and traders.
  • Road widening and ghat connectivity: Better road system to reach the fair area and smooth contact with ghats.
  • Parking and Shuttle Service: Eco-friendly shuttle services for proper parking facility and access to the fair venue for visitors.
  • Green and digital initiatives – New identity of fair
  • Mr. Chaudhary said that the Sonpur fair is no longer traditional, but one Green and smart fair Will develop as. Under this:
  • Plastic free fair area
  • Modern waste management system
  • Solar energy -based power supply
  • Environmental awareness campaign
  • There itself Digital initiative Under:
  • Fair Mobile App
  • Cashless payment system
  • Virtual philosophy facility
  • Smart parking system
  • These initiatives will give priority to transparency, convenience and environmental responsibility in the functioning of the fair.
  • Sonpur Fair – Confluence of tradition and modernity
  • Sonpur FairWhich every year Kartik Purnima (5 November this year) Starts from and lasts for a month, not only India but also Asia’s largest animal fair It is believed. Confluence of Ganga and Gandak rivers But this fair Purchase and sale of elephants, horses, cow-batches and other animals Has been historically famous for.
  • Tourism, trade and employment will get new boost
  • The Deputy Chief Minister said that the Sonepur fair will come to the site of this scheme World class facilities to tourists Will meet, which will increase their number. as well as New business opportunities Will be generated and State government increased revenue Will be seen. He said, “It is our endeavor to make Sonpur fair a platform where Beautiful inclusion of tradition and technology Ho and who gives the culture of Bihar a global identity. ”