A three days long BSF welfare exhibition organized by BSF Wives Welfare Association (BWWA) began today at CGO Ground near Pragati Vihar Hostel, Lodhi Road New Delhi today. Smt. Mriganka Gupta wife of Hon�ble Union Home Secretary Sh. Madhukar Gupta inaugurated the exhibition which will remain open for general public from 6th November to 8th November . The timing of the exhibition is 11am to 9 pm for all the three days.

The exhibition is organized every year by BSF as image building exercise to create awareness in the minds of countrymen about the role and functioning of BSF besides providing avenues for sale of various goods and handicrafts produced in BSF run various welfare centres in the border areas of the country. It also generates funds for rehabilitation of widows of the Force and provide additional source of income to BSF families through the activities of welfare centres.

          In her inaugural address Smt. Gupta appreciated the efforts of BSF and congratulated BWWA for organizing such a grand fete for the welfare of jawans and their families. Smt Gupta  accompanied by Dr. Smt Reena Mitra president BWWA later visited stalls put up by various Frontiers of BSF.

Various field formations of the BSF have put up stalls displaying a variety of utility items produced in the welfare centres by the wives and dependents of Bordermen. Also a host of regional specialties and eatables have been offered for sale to the visitors.