Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), in collaboration with Swayampurna Goa – CSR Authority of Goa, is organizing Swayampurna Goa SARAS 2025 from 6th to 16th March 2025 at Kala Academy & Dayanand Bandodkar Football Ground, Panaji, Goa.
The fair will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa on 6th March 2025. This year, the fair is being organized on a much larger scale and revamped to align with the vision of Swayampurna Goa SARAS 2025, as envisioned by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr.Pramod Sawant, promis-ing a more immersive experience for both participants and visitors.
SARAS is an initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development. Government of India. providing a platform for rural producers and artisans to showcase and market their products through exhibitions across various states in India. This initiative not only supports rural entrepreneurs but also spreads awareness among urban consumers a-bout locally made, high-quality rural products.
This year, a total of 500 stalls will be erected, offering a wide variety of handcrafted products, food items, and traditional arts. Out of these. 120 stalls will be allocated to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from other states, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their unique crafts and traditional goods. Additionally, 205 stalls will be al-lotted to SHGs from within Goa, giving local artisans and entrepreneurs a strong plat-form to reach a larger audience. The remaining 149 stalls will be designated for artisans, departmental stalls, and other exhibitors, while 26 stalls will be exclusively set up as food stalls, providing visitors with a delightful culinary experience.
The fair will feature a wide array of handmade products, including coconut shell crafts, jute bags, traditional Goan snacks, Kunbi sarees, home textiles, and home-stay products. Also a lucky draw of a two wheeler will be conducted for the customers shopping above Rs.2000/- from a single stall.
We sincerely urge all members of the media and press to provide extensive coverage of this national event, contributing to its success and ensuring wider recognition for rural artisans and entrepreneurs.
Swayampurna Goa SARAS 2025 promises to be an inspiring celebration of rural en-trepreneurship, culture, and empowerment, offering visitors a unique experience of India’s traditional craftsmanship and local flavours
