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The two-day Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Mahotsav has begun with a large fanfare astatine the Visakhapatnam Port Stadium successful the metropolis connected Tuesday (23 December, 2025).
The Union Ministry of Panchayat Raj successful relation with A.P. State Panchayat Raj Department jointly organised the lawsuit which was inaugurated by Union Ministry Joint Secretary Mukta Shekhar, A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department Commissioner Krishna Teja, and archer and Arjuna Award recipient Jyothi Surekha.
They besides formally inaugurated the 68 stalls acceptable up by tribals from assorted States and viewed the products and accepted dishes connected display. The stalls featured products from Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
They besides included Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Mangalagiri and Venkatagiri sarees, handloom products, accepted nutrient items, and bamboo chickenhearted from Andhra Pradesh.
On the different hand, arsenic portion of the event, 18 teams from 10 States participated successful the Khelo India competitions. Ten men’s teams and 8 women’s teams participated. In the men’s category, Madhya Pradesh emerged arsenic the winner, portion Odisha was the runner-up, and Telangana and Gujarat teams secured 3rd place.
In the women’s category, Jharkhand was the winner, and Madhya Pradesh was the runner-up. Odisha besides secured a spot successful the apical three.
Archers from assorted States successful enactment during a contention arsenic portion of the PESA Mahotsav successful Visakhapatnam connected Tuesday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU
In the archery competition, 20 players from 8 States participated. 12 men and 8 women showcased their talent. In the men’s idiosyncratic category, Krishna Pingua from Jharkhand won the golden medal, and Badri Lal Meena from Rajasthan won the metallic medal. Dinesh Murmu from Jharkhand secured 3rd spot and won the bronze medal.
In the women’s idiosyncratic category, Khushi Nanoma from Rajasthan won the golden medal, and Anuradha Kumari from Jharkhand won the metallic medal. Ambika Pandey from Odisha secured 3rd spot and won the bronze medal. The prizes volition beryllium presented to the winners by the guests astatine the closing ceremonial astatine the Port Kalavani Auditorium connected Wednesday (24 December).
In the evening, objection sports competitions were held astatine the cricket stadium. Players from 10 states showcased assorted stunts and skills.
