The 5th regional Saras Fair 2021—Mega Fair of Rural Products, which was inaugurated by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan on November 27, is underway at Urban Haat, Dimapur.
The eight-day fair is being organised Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM), department of rural development for self-help groups (SHGs).
Altogether, 22 stalls have been set up displaying locally produced fresh and processed food items, handicrafts, handlooms, vegetables, jewelries daily use commodities, etc., by rural artisans and vendors.
Various SHGs from different districts have been partaking in the fair including one from Sikkim.
Interacting with NSRLM officials, they informed that the fair was held twice in Kohima and thrice in Dimapur with the objective to promote, provide exposure and market linkage to SHGs. As per the sale record, the official said that with ever year the market has been getting better and that some of the SHGs have also been able to sell their products outside the state.
The officials also urged all to be part of the fair which would encourage artisans and also promote SHGs.
The fair starts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and would culminate on December 4.