07-05-2025
‘Ente Keralam' expo to begin in Kollam on May 11
'Ente Keralam', an exhibition and trade fair being organised in connection with the fourth-anniversary celebrations of the State government will begin here on May 11. Asramam Maidan will be the venue for the expo, showcasing the development, welfare, and service initiatives implemented by the governments in the district over the past nine years.
Along with informative and entertaining sights, different cultural programmes and a food court serving a wide range of delicacies will be part of the event. Admission is free for the expo that will conclude on May 17.
The expo will be held in an area of 79,000 sq ft, including a 55,000 sq ft air-conditioned pavilion, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The welfare schemes and free services of the government will be showcased in 156 theme stalls. In 96 commercial stalls, there will be product displays and sales at fair prices from various departments and government agencies.
The main attractions include the Information and Public Relations department's exhibition showcasing the achievements of Kerala, an agricultural exhibition and trade fair, cultural and artistic programmes, a food festival, a book fair, sports, entertainment and knowledge-based programmes, a caravan tourism exhibition, a Startup Mission exhibition, science and technology exhibitions, a sports exhibition, a police dog show, a mini-theatre show, an exhibition introducing modern technologies, the sports and recreation sector, live competitions, quizzes, other activity corners, and selfie points.
While various departments will provide government services free of charge, seminars, art performances and career orientation programmes will also be part of Ente Keralam. Various programmes aimed at raising awareness against substance abuse will also be held.
Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will inaugurate the event and Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J. Chinchurani, will preside over the function. Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar will deliver the keynote address while District Collector N. Devidas, Members of Parliament N. K. Premachandran, Kodikunnil Suresh, and K. C. Venugopal, and Members of the Legislative Assembly M. Mukesh, M. Noushad, Sujith Vijayan Pillai, G. S. Jayalal, Kovoor Kunjumon, P. S. Supal, P. C. Vishnunath, and C. R. Mahesh will also attend.
