President Droupadi Murmu graces National SARAS Mela 2026 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
On 15 October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Andhra Pradesh government, in Vijayawada.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 15 October 2026; the mela was organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. She visited SARAS stalls, interacted with Lakhpati Didis and said over 10 crore women are now linked with more than 90 lakh Self-Help Groups. In Vijayawada the President also paid floral tributes to former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary.
Key facts
- Event
- National SARAS Mela 2026
- Venue
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- 15 October 2026
- Organisers
- Union Ministry of Rural Development and Government of Andhra Pradesh
- SHG reach (as stated)
- Over 10 crore women in more than 90 lakh Self-Help Groups
- Also
- President paid tributes to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary (15 October)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela in which city?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Vijayawada