Patna, March 22 -- The three-day 114th Bihar Diwas celebrations commenced with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Gandhi Maidan here on Sunday reflecting the state's rich heritage and its resolve for a progressive future.
The theme for this year's celebrations, "Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar" (Advanced Bihar, Bright Bihar), underscores the vision of all-round development in the state. On the opening day, the sprawling venue was lined with stalls and exhibitions set up by various government departments, showcasing welfare schemes and initiatives aimed at directly benefiting the public.
Major attractions included stalls by departments such as Rural Works (focused on strengthening rural roads), Information and Public Relations (women empowerment),...