Saras Mela held at Kottayam concluded

Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Saras Mela held at Kottayam concluded on 24 December 2022. Shri. V.N. Vasavan, Minister for Cooperation and Culture, Government of Kerala inaugurated the valedictory function. The Minister said that Kudumbashree National Saras Mela, which is a success of women's determination and organization, has indeed created a history. He was inaugurating the concluding session of the Kudumbashree National Saras Mela held for 10 days at Nagampadam of Kottayam.
 
As a result of the collaboration, the Saras Mela has achieved a turnover of more than Rs 7 crores. With public participation, display and marketing of various products, a variety of foods were brought to the masses and could compete with any other Saras Mela. It has become a fair that can be enjoyed by people from all sections of the district. The Minister also said that we have been able to provide quality products at the lowest prices. The Minister also appreciated Kudumbashree for making Saras Mela a success. The Minister also distributed Media Awards, Awards for the Best Stalls, plaques and letters of appreciation during the occasion.
 
Ms. Nirmala Jimmy, President, Kottayam District Panchayath presided over the function. Ms. Bincy Sebastian, Chairperson, Kottayam Municipality, Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree, Ms. K.V Bindu, Member, Kottayam District Panchayath, Shri. Abhilash Diwakar, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission, Ms. Sreeja Anil, Member, Kottayam Municipality, Ms. Ajitha Gopakumar, Chairperson, Kottayam North CDS, Ms. P.G. Jyothimol, Chairperson, Kottayam South CDS also participated in the function.
 

'Idukki Unique' was selected as the Best Food Stall from Kerala and 'Orchid' from Sikkim was selected as the Best Non-State Food Stall. Lakshya Juice Stall from Ernakulam, led by Ms Amrita, transgender entrepreneur received a special mention.  'Krishnanjali Coconut Shell Craft' from Kollam was selected as the Best Marketing Stall from Kerala and Annapurani SHG Jute Bag Stall from Tamil Nadu was selected as the Best Non-State Marketing Stall. Shri. V.N. Vasavan, Minister, distributed the Awards for the stalls.
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