Balijatra to have ‘breast feeding center’ for lactating mothers this time

Cuttack: The historical Cuttack Balijatra 2024 is all set to have ‘breast feeding center’ for the convenience of newborns and their mothers. The Balijatra is said to be one of the largest open air fair in the whole of Asia.

According to reports, the breast feeding center shall be opened in the lower Balijatra ground inside the Palishree mela or the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) enclosure. The breast feeding center shall be set up near Gate Number- 2 further reports added.

The Center shall have places to sit and drinking water shall be available for the lactating mothers. The mothers and their babies who are lactating can avail the facilities while visiting the fare, said the Balijatra organizers. The fair is highly popular and sees people from all parts of the country both as visitors and as businesses also.

It is to be noted here that the Cuttack Balijatra 2024 is slated to be held from November 15 and shall continue till November 22. Last year the fair has witnessed a humongous amount of business which was estimated to be as much as Rs. 200 crores.