‘Mahalaxmi Saras’ exhibition kicks-off with the idea of encouraging Women Empowerment

Mumbai, January 18: Bringing out new technologies and innovation are a part of the growth the country is experiencing. Along with this authorities are trying their best to bring out and explore the creativity of women which are faded in the four walls of those rural village homes. Therefore the officials have created a platform through exhibitions where the women of self help groups et an opportunity to present their items.

 

With the exhibition cum sale of handlooms, handicraft and food products made by women of self-help groups in Mumbai Mahalaxmi Saras exhibition was inaugurated by the Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao.

The function was attended by Rural Development Minister Pankaja Munde. She elaborated the idea of the exhibition by introducing the products worth Rs 10 crore, manufactured by these groups, were likely to be sold at the exhibition. The fest contains 511 stalls out of which 70 stalls are occupied for selling food. Self-help groups from 28 states will participate in the exhibition. Stalls were allotted to these groups through an online system. Cultural events will be held in the evenings throughout the duration of the exhibition.

 

The Governor has odered for ‘Mahalaxmi Saras’ outlets at all airports, railway stations and bus stands in the state. People can visit this exhibition in the MMRDA ground in Bandra-Kurla complex. It will be open to all from 10 am to 10 pm between January 17th and 29th.