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Arunachal SARAS Fair 2026 inaugurated at Itanagar

Itanagar, Jan 16 (UNI) The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) on Friday inaugurated the third edition of Arunachal SARAS Fair 2026, a vibrant celebration of rural entrepreneurship and women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), at DK Convention Centre, here.
The event was formally opened by Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing, in the presence of dignitaries, including Advisor to the Minister, RD & PR, Taniya Soki; Secretary, RD & PR, Dr Sonal Swaroop; and Sangeeta Yirang, CEO-cum-State Mission Manager, ArSRLM.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Ojing Tasing lauded the efforts of women SHGs in strengthening rural livelihoods and assured continued government support to help them achieve greater success.
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