Biggest Rural Fair opens in Dimapur

Dimapur, Nov 12 (UNI) The six-day SARAS Mela 2026, billed as 'The Biggest Rural Fair', opened at the Dimapur District Sports Complex Stadium on Thursday, with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), rural entrepreneurs and artisans from across Nagaland and four guest states of Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Karnataka showcasing indigenous products, promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening rural livelihoods. The mela will remain open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, featuring skill-development workshops, entrepreneurship sessions, financial inclusion activities, and interactive programmes aimed at equipping SHG members and rural entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, improving their business skills, and strengthening market linkages. Organised by…