Chennai, Dec. 18 -- Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin on Thursday inaugurated the Christmas, New Year and Pongal exhibition, where products on sale are produced by many women self-help groups.

The fair is organised by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW).

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Chief Minister urged the general public to support the women's self-help groups by purchasing their products and presenting them as gifts amid the festivities.

"During holidays and festival seasons, I appeal to people and private companies to purchase products manufactured by women's self-help groups and present them as gifts on festive occasions, thereby showing their support to the SHGs," he said.

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