Ranchi: Jharkhand will mark Statehood Day with a fortnight-long calendar of public events across districts, combining sports, culture, exhibitions and citizen-led activities before a three-day finale at Khelgaon, Ranchi, from Nov 26 to 28.According to the programme schedule released by the information and public relations department (IPRD), the celebrations will begin on Sunday with a statewide “run for cleanliness” from 7am to 8am in all districts. The run will be flagged off from prominent district locations and will conclude with cleanliness drives at major Chhath ghats.In Ranchi, the district administration will organise the run from Bapu Vatika in Morabadi to Albert Ekka Chowk. Deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said the initiative aims to unite citizens around a shared commitment to cleanliness and responsibility towards the state.“Cleanliness is possible through public participation. The run will provide an opportunity for citizens to actively contribute to this cause,” he said.From Tuesday to Nov 25, the celebrations will move to the grassroots, with sports competitions, plays, dance and music performances and essay-writing contests at panchayat, block and district levels. Officials said the activities are intended to ensure wider public participation beyond formal statehood ceremonies.A three-day fair-cum-exhibition will also be held at Khelgaon from Nov 26, featuring departmental stalls, one stall from each district and displays centred on innovation, according to an IPRD statement.The statement said departmental stalls will showcase govt schemes and public services, while district stalls will highlight local products, tourist destinations and economic activities. Cultural evenings are also scheduled on all three days.The concluding programme on Nov 28, which will also mark the state govt’s second anniversary, will include inaugurations and foundation-laying ceremonies of projects, launches of schemes and distribution of assets among beneficiaries. Individuals and institutions honoured for outstanding work at various administrative levels will also be felicitated.
