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The popular SARAS Mela Gurugram was recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.

Facts About:

• SARAS Mela is a women empowerment initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
• It’s aim is to bring the rural women self-help group members under one platform where they can showcase their skills, sell their products and build connections with potential market players at fair prices.
• The organisation trains women in different livelihood craftsmanship skills and gives them a platform to market their products.
• Their stalls are entirely free, and all their expenses, including their stay, are borne by the Mela organising committee.
• The SARAS Mela is organised by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR).
• Saras Melas are regularly organised across India throughout the year.