CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurates SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022 at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Speaking after inaugurating the “SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022” at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Shri Singh said, Ministry of Rural Development has received over 60,000 applications from 3 states for start-up ventures in niche products and crafts areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -SARAS Mela is an initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission [DAY-NRLM], Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Objective: To bring the rural women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under one platform so that they can showcase their skills, sell their products, and help them build linkages with bulk buyers.

Detailed explanation-5: -SARAS – Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society.