JAMMU / KANGRA, Jul 21: Preparations are in full swing for the much-awaited seven-day Minjar Fair in Kangra district, with organizers finalizing arrangements to ensure the successful conduct of the annual cultural and sporting extravaganza.
A preparatory meeting was held under the guidance of senior citizens and key organizers of the village, including Amarjit Singh, Surendra Kumar, Mast Ram, Prakash Chand, Govardhan Singh, Hari Singh, and Subhash Koti. During the meeting, various committees were constituted to oversee the smooth organization of sports competitions and other fair-related activities.
Adding significance to this year’s celebrations, Arni University is extending special support to the Fair Committee in organizing the event, strengthening efforts to make the festival more vibrant and well-coordinated.
Fair Committee President Ashok Kumar Kaku said the week-long fair will feature a wide range of sporting events aimed at encouraging participation across different age groups. Competitions will include Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Kabaddi; Junior and Senior Hockey; Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Football; Inter-Panchayat Volleyball; and a 500-metre race.
Special events for women, including the traditional Matka Phod (pot-breaking) competition and musical chairs, will also be organized, promoting inclusive participation and community engagement.
Ashok Kumar Kaku further informed that the winning teams and participants will receive attractive trophies and prizes, while the Fair Committee has earmarked cash rewards worth nearly ₹1 lakh for various competitions.
Fair General Secretary Vipan Pal announced that two grand cultural evenings will be organized on July 31 and August 1, with a special focus on providing a platform to talented local Himachali artists, thereby promoting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
The Minjar Fair remains one of the most eagerly awaited annual celebrations in the region, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes, artists, and people from across Himachal Pradesh. The organizing committee expressed confidence that the event would witness overwhelming public participation and further strengthen the spirit of sports, culture, and community harmony.
Among those present during the meeting were Ashok Kumar, Vipan Pal, Harjit Singh, Pramod Singh, Surendra Kumar, Hari Singh, Amarjit Singh, Mast Ram, Buddhi Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Subhash Paniyari, Govardhan Singh, Sunil, Ramesh Mesu, Coach Swaroop Singh, Raj Kumar, Suraj Kamal Bhatia, Davinder Singh, Sanjam Singh, Sudesh, Rakesh Paniyari, Coach Ishwar Das, Munish Panjlu, Balbir Patrawal, Anil Kumar, Deep Kumar, Tilak Raj, Sonu, Keepu Sultan, and anchor Sandeep Chaudhary.