Bhubaneswar, Jan. 20 -- Bhubaneswar: The annual tribal fair or Adivasi Mela will commence from January 26 at Adivasi ground near Unit-1 here. The State government has decided to organise the fair with strict adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines.

As per government sources, the Adivasi ground will remain open for the public from 11 am to 7 pm every day. Visitors will have to follow certain guidelines pertaining to Covid-19 while entering the ground. The norms include use of face mask, hand sanitisation and maintaining physical distancing, sources said.

Adequate security arrangements will be put in place to ensure compliance of the Covid guidelines.

The 15-day long fair will showcase the tribal lifestyle, practices, household equipment, c...