SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 of 'Lakhpati Didis' begins in Gurugram
The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026, a national fair of rural women entrepreneurs and 'Lakhpati Didis', began at Leisure Valley Park, Gurugram, Haryana, on 10 February 2026.
Summary
The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 began at the Leisure Valley Park Ground, Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana, on 10 February 2026 and runs until 26 February. Organised by the Ministry of Rural Development, the national-level fair was to be inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Over 900 women entrepreneurs from self-help groups are taking part, with more than 450 stalls of rural crafts and products, and workshops on packaging, branding and social media marketing. The Ministry said 10 crore women are organised under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Key facts
- Dates
- 10–26 February 2026
- Venue
- Leisure Valley Park Ground, Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana
- Participants
- Over 900 SHG women entrepreneurs; 450+ stalls
- Organiser
- Ministry of Rural Development
- DAY-NRLM
- 10 crore women organised in SHGs
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where did the SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 of 'Lakhpati Didis' begin on 10 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Leisure Valley Park, Gurugram
The fair is being held at the Leisure Valley Park Ground, Sector 29, Gurugram, from 10 to 26 February 2026.