Ranchi, October 27, 2026: A delegation of the Jharkhand IAS Officers’ Wives Association (JESOWA) met Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, MLA Kalpana Soren, at the Chief Minister’s Residential Office in Ranchi on Tuesday. During the courtesy meeting, the delegation invited the Chief Minister and his family to attend the five-day Deepawali Mela, scheduled to be held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi from October 29 to November 2, 2026.
The delegation informed the Chief Minister that the fair would feature a range of programmes promoting art, culture, handicrafts and local talent. More than 300 stalls will showcase indigenous products, traditional clothing, fashion accessories and decorative items created by entrepreneurs, artisans and rural women from across the country. The event aims to promote local craftsmanship and support women-led enterprises. The delegation also briefed the Chief Minister on various social welfare initiatives and activities undertaken by JESOWA in Jharkhand.
The delegation included JESOWA President Preeti Kumari, Vice-President Anita Singh, Secretary Manu Jha, Joint Secretary Shweta Shukla, Treasurer Shivani Singh, and executive committee members Ranjana Kumar and Divya Shri. The Deepawali Mela at Morabadi Ground will offer visitors an opportunity to explore indigenous products, handicrafts and cultural activities during the festive season.
