WAKRO, Nov 7: The first consultative meeting for Makar Sankranti Parsuram Kund Festival 2023, was held at Wakro today. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Lohit, Shashvat Saurabh and attended by public leaders, panchayat leaders, Head of Offices and other stakeholders.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC proposed the name be Makar Sankranti Parsuram Kund Festival instead of "Mela" as the latter connotes more to entertainment than to pilgrimage. The house unanimously agreed to the proposal.
With the lifting of COVID restrictions the footfall of the pilgrims is expected to rise this ensuing Makar Sankranti. Even with COVID restrictions around 20,000 tourists visited Parsuram Kund earlier this year and in 2023 the number is expected to touch around 1 lakh. DC Saurabh said that all efforts will be made by the district administration to make the festival a grand success.
A grand celebration with participation of the local Mishmi community and showcasing cultural programs from Lohit and neighbouring districts will be held in the 3 days MSPK 2023 which will help cultural exchange.
Trade fair which was not held in 2021 and 2022 due to COVID restrictions will be held at Wakro and Tezu in the Lohit District this time. 
Facilities of Online registration will soon be provided for the visiting tourist. Other aspects of the festival were also discussed in the meeting.

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