Organised by Kudumbashree Mission Saras Mela 2018, the national food and cultural expo, which would offer the best of traditional ethnic food and artistry was kickstarted at the ground near Market, Pattambi, Palakkad on 29 March 2018. Dr. K.T Jaleel, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala inaugurated the programme. He also inaugurated the food stalls set up at the Mela.
Saras Fair is not only a platform for the micro entrepreneurs to find market for their rural products, but also, this national festival is a platform which arrange the get together of the diverse yet secular culture of our country. Minister said.
Shri.Muhammad Muhsin, MLA, Pattambi presided over the function. Shri. S.Harikishore, Executive Director, Kudumbashree presented the report. Shri. Paloli Muhammed Kutty, Former Minister, LSGD was felicitated during the function.
More than 4000 Kudumbashree women took part in the procession organised prior to the inaugural function. Micro entrepreneurs from 25 states across the country including Kerala are taking part in the programme. Around 250 stalls are opened, out of which 100 stalls are of other states. The 70,000 sqft big pavilion and food court is the main attraction of the Mela. A sale of Rs 1 lakh was recorded on the inaugural day itself.
The handicrafts that would showcase the heritage and culture of each states, art forms, jewellery, fabrics, utensils etc would be for sale at the Saras Mela.
Apart from the stalls, 22 stalls are opened for food courts out of which 13 are from Kerala and 9 of them are offering cuisines from different states across the country. Dalbaati choorma, Kabakri, Puran Munde Kheer etc are the few of the foods offered by the different states. 45 tables and 315 chairs are set up at the food court for serving the food.
The programme strictly follow the green protocol and is opened from 10 AM to 10 PM. Daily cultural programmes are also arranged in connection with the mela. Entry to Saras Mela is absolutely free.
Adding more colour to Kerala's festive days, Saras Mela 2018 is being an incredible opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural, artistic, traditional, and rich heritage values of different states across the country. The mela would come to an end on 7 April 2018.
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