About 195 self help groups and hundreds of artisans representing 22 states are showcasing their work in Delhi in the Saras Mela.
The 16-day SARAS Mela got off to a colourful start at Pitampura Dilli Haat on Saturday. Inaugurating the Mela the Union Minister of State for Rural Development Agatha Sangma called upon the people to be in synch with time to get benefit from global changes.
Special attractions for SARAS are Metal work products from Madhya Pradesh, Sambalpur Saris from Orissa, Wood-works from Tamil Nadu, Bamboo Craft from Tripura, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Terracotta’s from Chhattisgarh, Shawls & Carpets from Jammu & Kashmir and several others.
Ministry of the Rural Development is organizing SARAS Mela at Dilli Haat Pitampura for the first time.