{"id":94999,"date":"2026-01-06T16:55:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=94999"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:55:05","slug":"saras-2026-exhibition-to-be-inaugurated-on-8th-january-2026-in-guntur-andhra-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=94999","title":{"rendered":"SARAS\u20132026 Exhibition to be inaugurated on 8th January 2026 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a unique opportunity for local Self-Help Groups to understand National and Global standards, new product avenues and modern marketing strategies: Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

Mela serves as a vital platform for DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) women of Andhra Pradesh: Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

SARAS\u20132026 will bring together around 300 women artisans and entrepreneurs from 21 States and Union Territories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, while briefing the media about SARAS Mela 2026, said that Guntur will host the prestigious national-level SARAS Mela from 6th<\/sup> January to 18th<\/sup> January 2026, marking a significant milestone for the region. He added that the event will bring together Women\u2019s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across all States of India to showcase their craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the importance of the event, Dr. Pemmasani<\/strong> stated that the Mela serves as a vital platform for DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas)<\/strong> women of Andhra Pradesh. He said this is a unique opportunity for local Self-Help Groups (SHGs)<\/strong> <\/strong>to understand national and global standards, explore new product possibilities, and learn modern marketing strategies to scale their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prestigious The 13-day <\/strong>National-level SARAS-2026<\/strong> exhibition will be inaugurated at 4:00 PM on 8th<\/sup> January 2026<\/strong> <\/strong>in <\/strong>Guntur, Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>,<\/strong> by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar<\/strong>. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the first time an event of this scale is being hosted in Guntur<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone in bringing a flagship National rural livelihoods initiative to the district. The 13-day Mela<\/strong> <\/strong>will showcase India\u2019s rich cultural heritage and diverse artisanal products, while promoting rural artisans and SHGs by providing them a platform to display and sell their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SARAS Mela<\/strong> are a flagship initiative aimed at the economic empowerment of women SHG members through sustainable livelihoods<\/strong>.<\/strong> As a National SARAS event<\/strong>, <\/strong>SARAS\u20132026<\/strong> will bring together around 300 women artisans and entrepreneurs from 21 States and Union Territories<\/strong>, offering them national-level exposure and market access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mela will showcase <\/strong>India\u2019s rich cultural and craft diversity<\/strong> through a wide range of authentic handmade products, including bamboo crafts; handlooms and textiles such as Pochampally and Gadwal weaves; traditional jewellery; handicrafts; home d\u00e9cor items; jute and other eco-friendly products<\/strong>.<\/strong> Visitors will also be able to experience India\u2019s culinary richness<\/strong> at a dedicated All-India SHG Food Court<\/strong>,<\/strong> offering regional delicacies such as Rayalaseema cuisine, Madugula Halwa, Bheemili Thandra, and Atreyapuram Pootharekulu<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural and entertainment programmes<\/strong> will be organised every evening, with special attractions for children. The event will feature Inter-State, State-Level and District-Level cultural performances<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, <\/strong>structured capacity-building and training sessions<\/strong> <\/strong>for SHG members will be conducted on key livelihood themes by expert resource persons<\/strong>. <\/strong>A dedicated <\/strong>Lakhapati Didi Pavilion<\/strong> <\/strong>will showcase the <\/strong>success stories of women entrepreneurs<\/strong>, <\/strong>highlighting district-wise participation<\/strong> <\/strong>and a wide range of <\/strong>diverse livelihood activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure the safety and smooth conduct<\/strong> of the event. The venue will be under 24\u00d77 surveillance<\/strong> with over 100 CCTV cameras<\/strong>, supported by round-the-clock security personnel deployed in three shifts<\/strong>. Participating SHG members<\/strong> will be provided free accommodation, food, and transportation<\/strong> throughout the event period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SARAS\u20132026<\/strong> is being organised by the Guntur Zilla Samakhya<\/strong>, in coordination with the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)<\/strong> and the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)<\/strong>. The event will be held at the Open Ground opposite Reddy College, Adarsha Nagar, Narasaraopet Road, Guntur<\/strong>, and entry will be free for all visitors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is a unique opportunity for local Self-Help Groups to understand National and Global standards, new product avenues and modern marketing strategies: Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Mela serves as a vital platform for DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) women of Andhra Pradesh: Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar SARAS\u20132026 will bring together around …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":95000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[143],"post_format":[],"flags":[],"class_list":["post-94999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state","tag-state"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=94999"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95001,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94999\/revisions\/95001"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/95000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=94999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=94999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=94999"},{"taxonomy":"post_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpost_format&post=94999"},{"taxonomy":"flags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fflags&post=94999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}