Jammu, Jan 20: The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is going to host SARAS Fair 2023 from February 4 to 14 with the participation of artisans and women Self Help Groups from across the country, Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Indu Kanwal Chib said on Friday.
‘The national-level food and cultural fair will exhibit unique and famous indigenous products from various states and UTs of the country. The event will provide a platform for the participants to sell and promote their self-made products,” Chib said.
The MD JKRLM while chairing a meeting with various departments said the annual SARAS fair will be held in Jammu in which over 75 stalls and food courts will be set up at the exhibition site, Aquaplex Crown near Bagh-e-Bahu. The meeting was attended by Additional Mission Director Jammu, Mridhu Slathia, senior officers from different line departments including district administration Jammu, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Fisheries, JDA, Floriculture, Information and Public Relations, Hospitality and Protocol, Fire and Emergency Services, JKAACL, PDD, Jal Shakti, Traffic, district Police Jammu, Health and Medical Education among others.
Chib gave a detailed presentation elaborating on an overview of the SARAS Fair. She informed that the 11-day fair is expected to witness participation of Self Help Group women from 25 states and UTs from across the country to sell their self-made products.
On the occasion, the officers of several line departments gave their suggestions in order to make the event a grand success. The meeting also held threadbare discussion on several issues including promotional events, sanitation, security and safety. It also deliberated upon necessary logistics and arrangements that need to be put in place for official dignitaries.
The MD emphasised upon the departments to follow all the necessary fire safety protocols besides installing first aid kiosks and 24×7 ambulance services at the venue. Another key feature of this national fair would be mesmerising cultural events depicting the cultural and traditional legacy of Jammu and Kashmir, she informed.
