Sri Vijaya Puram | October 11, 2026
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihoods Mission (ANIRLM), functioning under the Directorate of Rural Development, is organising a Self-Help Group (SHG) Mela at Marina Park ahead of Durga Puja to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit and products of rural women from across the islands.
Featuring 60 stalls, the Mela aims to provide Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with a direct platform to market and sell their products, while promoting local handicrafts, food products and other items prepared by rural women entrepreneurs.
Organised at the capital’s waterfront promenade, the Mela seeks to strengthen market linkages for SHGs and support the economic empowerment of grassroots artisans and women engaged in food-based enterprises.
The Mela commenced on Saturday and will continue on Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse range of locally made products.
The general public has been invited to visit the Mela and support the efforts of Self-Help Groups and rural women entrepreneurs.
