Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) is a poverty alleviation program of Government of India is hosting first of its kind National Level SARAS Ajeevika Mela in Srinagar from March 15 to 25.
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During media interaction, Indu kanwal chib Mission Director, J&K said Mela will provide a platform for the SHGs associated with by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) scheme of Ministry of Rural Development.
Women SHGs of different States/UTs shall be participating in this National Level Fair. Almost representation of SHG members from across 20 States/UTs is expected in SARAS Ajeevika Kashmir.
On the display and sale shall be the finest of the hand made products of women SHGs from Gujrat, Karnataka, Punjab, Meghalaya, Goa, Delhi, UP and others. The venue shall be a special attraction for the lovers of art and culture.
Traditional recreational activities for kids, folk songs and musical evenings shall enthrall the visitors. A corner for food and snacks to bring in the tang and taste for the food lovers shall be available within the premises.
Pertinently a similar Fair was conducted in Jammu in the month of February this year which was a highly successful event. More than 300 proud women artisans from 17 States/UTs participated with their handicrafts, handloom products besides their food delicacies. The visitors enjoyed buying the delicately made products of SHG members and the musical evenings.
SARAS Ajeevika Kashmir 2023 is expected to remain a great attraction for the visitors. During this season the Dal Lake remains abuzz with the commuters stopping at every point to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Lake and the gorgeous mountains behind the Lake.
The Spring being around, the visitors shall have the best of the place besides the famous Dal Lake, to come to and enjoy the aroma and ambience of the ethnicity in the Mela at Boulevard road.
