President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Saras Mela at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada. She said women are playing an important role in India’s growth and that their progress is essential to building a developed India. Murmu said she was happy to visit Vijayawada and offer prayers to Goddess Kanaka Durga. She also visited stalls at the fair and spoke to women about their products. She bought a saree and made a digital payment.
Women Can Help Build a Developed India
Murmu said women’s role would be important in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047.
She highlighted the role of self-help groups in helping rural women improve their income and skills. Women are now taking part in farming, business and family financial decisions. They are also finding new opportunities in digital services and renewable energy. The President recalled meeting rural women who used laptops to record their investments, profits and future business plans. She encouraged women to become financially independent and contribute to the growth of their families and the country.
650 Stalls at the National Saras Mela
The 14-day National Saras Mela will continue until October 31. It has 650 stalls displaying products made by women from self-help groups across India. Visitors can find handloom products, handicrafts and natural products at the exhibition. The Andhra Pradesh government is promoting these products under the Swayam AP brand to help women reach more customers.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ram Mohan Naidu also attended the event.
