Saras Crafts Fair to begin on March 1

Panchkula, February 26

The Saras Crafts Fair is set to be organised in Panchkula from March 1 to March 12. The mela would feature over 200 stalls showcasing different types of products made by artisans and craftsmen from across the country.

Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan today presided over a meeting to discuss details of the fair that is to be held under the aegis of the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM) at the Sector 5 Parade Ground. SDM Gaurav Chauhan, City Magistrate Mannat Rana, CEO Zila Parishad Gagandeep Singh, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Apoorva Chaudhary, and other officers were present at the meeting.

Sarwan said such fairs are organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development from time to time with the aim of providing an appropriate platform for self-help groups (SHGs) to sell their products.

At the Saras Crafts Fair, artisans and craftsmen from different states would be able to display and sell a variety of products, including silk clothes, handloom products, toys, food, handicrafts, and others.