India, Feb. 27 -- After bringing 900 "lakhpati didis" and self-help group (SHG) members together from across the country over 17 days, the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2026 concluded on Thursday. The fair recorded total sales of Rs.14.5 crore this year.

This year's fair was held at the Leisure Valley Ground, featuring 450 stalls, including 46 food stalls representing 24 states. This year's theme, "Making of Lakhpati Didis", showcased India's cultural and entrepreneurial diversity. From Banarasi sarees from Varanasi and shawls from Jammu and Kashmir to aromatic spices from Kerala and hand-made pickles from Maharashtra, the stalls offered visitors a vibrant picture of India's traditional crafts and culinary heritage.

Dr Molishree, director of the...