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Saras Mela: 10,000 throng venue on last day


On the concluding day of Saras Mela, more than 10,000 persons swarmed to the fair organised at Government College for Women by the District Rural Development Agency in collaboration with the Central government.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Aggarwal said the total sales figure had touched Rs 1.5 crore. The 11-day mela received more than 2 lakh visitors from March 11 to 21.

Some of the visitors who could not visit earlier made sure that they did not miss out the colours and sights of kaleidoscope of India’s culture. Robina Kaur, who had not been to the fair so far, said she had heard from her neighbours that intereseting artifacts were on display, but she did not get time. “I made sure that I visited the fair before it was over,” she said.

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Ludhiana to host ‘Saras mela’


"Saras-Mela", sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, will be held in Ludhiana from March 10 to March 21.

Self-help groups from all over the country are expected to set up at least 300 stalls at the 12-day extravaganza.
According to sources, the state government had decided to hold the mela in Ludhiana about two months back, but owing to the assembly elections, the dates for the mela could not be finalised.

The Ministry of Rural Development provides Rs 20 lakh for organising the event to promote self-help groups.

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