‘Empowered Women, Youth Aspirations’ Theme to Highlight State’s Heritage and Progress at Nava Raipur from November 1 to 3
Published on: October 31, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Chhattisgarh is set to celebrate the completion of 26 glorious years of statehood with a grand three-day Rajyotsav 2026, scheduled from November 1 to 3 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Udyog Evam Vyapar Parisar (Mela Ground) in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. The festival will showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage, public participation and vision for a prosperous future.
This year’s central theme, ‘Empowered Women, Youth Aspirations’, highlights women’s economic self-reliance and new livelihood opportunities for young people.
Union Ministers to Attend Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The three-day celebration will begin on November 1. Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will be the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony.
On November 2, Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka will preside over the scheduled programmes. The grand concluding ceremony on November 3 will be attended by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest.
Besides the state capital, district-level Rajyotsav programmes will also be organised at all district headquarters across Chhattisgarh on November 2.
More Than 45 Stalls to Showcase State’s Heritage and Achievements
The Rajyotsav venue will feature more than 45 stalls, including approximately 30 stalls set up by various government departments and 15 by other institutions.
The exhibitions will offer visitors a glimpse of Chhattisgarh’s traditional ornaments, artistic temple representations and folk art. Major attractions will include departmental development exhibitions, traditional art and handicrafts, performances by renowned national artists and an exciting aerial display by the Indian Air Force’s Sarang team.
‘Changing Bastar, Transforming Chhattisgarh’ Exhibition
The Shilpgram section will showcase the state’s traditional Dhokra art, including bell-metal crafts and decorative artefacts.
The Forest and Climate Change Department is organising a special exhibition under the theme ‘Changing Bastar, Transforming Chhattisgarh’. It will highlight peace in Naxal-affected areas, the growth of tourism, emerging employment opportunities and initiatives for forest and wildlife conservation.
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Through attractive models, visitors will get a glimpse of the jungle safari and caves of Kanger Valley, Pushpal Valley in Kondagaon—known for stargazing—Mattimarka in Indravati Tiger Reserve and Tungel Dam in Sukma.
The exhibition will also highlight Dhurva homestays in Dhudmaras and the conservation of Devgudis, showcasing Bastar’s cultural heritage and tourism-based livelihood opportunities.
Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity in Focus
Wildlife conservation initiatives will be another important feature of the exhibition. These will include the return of blackbucks to Barnawapara after several decades, vulture conservation at Aurapani and the conservation of Kopra Reservoir, Chhattisgarh’s first Ramsar site.
Visitors will also receive information about the state’s official symbols, including the wild buffalo as the state animal, sal as the state tree, hill myna as the state bird and Orange Oakleaf as the approved state butterfly.
The three-day Rajyotsav 2026 is expected to present a comprehensive glimpse of Chhattisgarh’s development, cultural progress and rich folk traditions, celebrating the state’s achievements and aspirations as it completes 26 years of statehood.
