AP: National SARAS Mela achieves Rs 12.84 Cr. sales

Vijayawada, Nov 2 (UNI) The National SARAS Mela 2026, organised by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (APSRLM/SERP) here, concluded on Monday with an impressive cumulative sales turnover of Rs 12.84 crore and 5.73 lakh products sold. On the closing day alone, participating Self-Help Group (SHG) women entrepreneurs and artisans recorded sales of Rs 72.35 lakh, covering 25,850 products. The Mela witnessed a footfall of approximately 20,000 visitors, with shoppers flocking to the stalls for last-minute purchases, a release stated. The closing day witnessed vibrant activity across the exhibition stalls,…