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Over 600 women from Self Help Group (SHG) crossed assorted States, including Andhra Pradesh, volition acceptable up 250 stalls during the Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) accumulation 2025, organised astatine the AU Engineering College Grounds nether the supervision of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), from December 15 to 26, announced District Collector Harendhira Prasad.
The Collector said that the superior nonsubjective of the accumulation is to heighten marketplace entree for products made by the SHGs, amended their incomes, and fortify livelihoods opportunities for the women.
Addressing a property league astatine the Collectorate connected Wednesday, Mr. Harendhira Prasad said that the accumulation volition showcase high-quality products specified arsenic handloom, handicrafts, sarees, shawls, carpets, furniture sheets, bamboo, metallic & solid items, accepted and integrated nutrient products, spices, jewellery, location decorative items and galore more. He said that Visakhapatnam was chosen arsenic the venue owed to the festive season, precocious footfall, amended transport facilities, and immense selling opportunities.
In summation to the SHG stalls, the accumulation volition person nutrient stalls, taste programmes, and amusement activities for children. SHG women participants volition beryllium provided escaped stalls, escaped accommodation, meals, and transport facilities. The accumulation grounds volition beryllium equipped with security, CCTV surveillance, occurrence information arrangements, aesculapian services, drinking water, sanitation, lighting, and generator backup.
Later, the Collector unveiled a poster of the event.
