Three-Day Saras Mela Inaugurated in Shravasti to Promote Local Products

Shravasti, 04 November, 2026: Information Department. A three-day Saras Mela was inaugurated at the Ramlila Maidan in Thakurdwara, Bhinga, with the aim of promoting the priorities of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and “Vocal for Local”.

District Magistrate Annapurna Garg and Chief Development Officer Shahid Ahmad jointly inaugurated the fair by cutting a ribbon and lighting a ceremonial lamp. The fair began on 04 November and will continue until 06 November. Entry to the fair is free.

Stalls have been set up by various departments at the event. These stalls are displaying a range of indigenous and locally known products, including clay utensils, handicrafts, dry fruits, crackers, khadi garments and ODOP products.

District Magistrate Annapurna Garg and Chief Development Officer Shahid Ahmad visited the stalls and purchased items from different counters. During their visit, they also took selfies at the Census selfie stand.

Focus on local products

Speaking on the occasion, District Magistrate Annapurna Garg said the district administration was fully committed to the successful organisation of the fair. She said its main objective was to promote local products.

The District Magistrate said the Saras Mela was not only a platform for buying and selling goods. According to her, it was also a way to recognise the art and skills of local artisans, handicraft workers and small entrepreneurs.

She appealed to people to buy indigenous products during the auspicious occasion of Diwali, benefit from them and help give the products of the district wider recognition.

Chief Development Officer Shahid Ahmad said the event would provide a bigger market to small workers. He appealed to the residents of the district to visit the fair in large numbers, benefit from the indigenous products and contribute to making their district self-reliant.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Trainee Diksha Agrawal, District Development Officer Ramsamujh, D.C. N.R.L.M. Sandeep Kumar, other public representatives and district officials were present on the occasion.