Rural craftswomen are on their way to becoming “super lakhpatis” from “lakhpatis”, UP governor Anandiben Patel said on Tuesday, encouraging women across the country to work and become self-reliant.
Women entrepreneurs stole the show at the 4th edition of the Saras Aajeevika Mela with their unique products. Over 400 rural women craftsmen showcased their crafts at the fair. Bhavna Vallabhai Rambadiya makes unique products from cow dung and exports them. Dilkash Jahan, a beaded jewelry maker, found self-sustenance and confidence at the Saras mela. The fair focuses on the economic empowerment of women.
A confluence of traditional recipes, indigenous cuisines, cultures, and flavours, the Saras food festival showcases various delicacies, specialties, and cuisines from over 21 states, exhibiting the talents of over 150 women entrepreneurs powered by Aajeevika - National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) supported self-help groups (SHGs).
The Union Rural Development Ministry on Monday launched a mobile application under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission that will add to the e-commerce initiatives for products made by women from Self-Help Groups.
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