Bageshwar’s Numaiskhet Maidan will host a Saras fair from 3 to 5 November, with 35 stalls showcasing products made by women associated with self-help groups. The fair is being organised by the Rural Development Department under the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
District Magistrate Apurva Pandey said the event aims to connect rural women with self-employment, create market access for their products and strengthen their livelihood opportunities. The broader objective is to support their economic self-reliance through improved promotion and sales.
Products and participating departments
The 35 stalls will feature products linked to the Industries, Agriculture and Horticulture departments. Products associated with the Gramotthan Chief Minister’s Udyamshala Scheme and women’s self-help groups will also be displayed and offered for sale.
The fair is expected to provide self-help groups with a platform to promote their products and reach a wider customer base. According to the information provided by the district administration, better visibility and marketing opportunities could help create new income opportunities for the participating groups.
A buyer-seller meeting will also be held during the fair. It will allow women’s groups to connect directly with potential buyers and explore further opportunities to market their products.
Cultural programmes and competitions
The event will include cultural and creative activities organised by women from self-help groups. The programme will feature folk songs, folk dances, mehendi and Aipan competitions, along with various sports activities.
These activities are intended to encourage local folk culture, traditional art and the region’s cultural heritage alongside the fair’s economic focus. The event will therefore combine product promotion with public programmes and competitions.
Pandey said the fair would give self-help groups an opportunity to display and sell their products. She also linked the event with efforts to economically empower women and give momentum to the Lakhpati Didi goal.
Conclusion
The 3-to-5 November Saras fair at Numaiskhet Maidan will bring together 35 stalls, women’s self-help group products, buyer-seller interactions and cultural activities to improve market access and support rural women’s economic empowerment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the Saras fair be held?
The fair will be held from 3 to 5 November.
Q. Where will the fair take place?
It will be organised at Numaiskhet Maidan in Bageshwar.
Q. How many stalls will be set up?
A total of 35 stalls will be set up.
Q. Whose products will be displayed and sold?
Products made by women associated with self-help groups will be displayed and sold, along with products linked to the Industries, Agriculture and Horticulture departments and the Gramotthan Chief Minister’s Udyamshala Scheme.
Q. What is the purpose of the fair?
The fair aims to connect rural women with self-employment, provide market access and strengthen their economic self-reliance.
Q. What activities will be held besides product sales?
The programme will include a buyer-seller meeting, folk songs, folk dances, mehendi and Aipan competitions, and sports activities.
