Chhattisgarh CM buys 'diyas' made of cow dung at Raipur fest

In a bid to promote eco-friendly Diwali , Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel bought 'diyas' made of cow dung at a fest here on Saturday.

On returning to the city from his Bastar tour today, Baghel took some time for his Diwali shopping and visited Talibandha Taalab. "Stalls of Chhattisgarh Matikala Board, Chhattisgarh Handicraft Development Board, Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihaan) and Devbhog a brand of milk and allied products have been set up at Parikrama path," an official statement said.

Earthen lamps, decorative items, gifts, Chhattisgarhi cuisines and other products made by women self-help groups, potters, craftsmen and artisans of Chhattisgarh have been displayed in theses stalls for exhibition.