Lucknow, Oct. 9 -- A ten-day Swadeshi Mela (indigenous fair) is set to begin across all 75 districts of the state from Thursday, aimed at promoting local products in the lead-up to Diwali. The event is being organised between October 9 and 19 to promote micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as khadi, handloom, and handicraft products, providing them with a robust platform at the district level.

Though most fairs will commence on October 9 and conclude on October 18, those starting on October 10 will continue until October 19. The chief minister is also expected to inaugurate the event in Gorakhpur on October 10.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, minister for MSMEs, khadi, handloom and textiles Rakesh Sachan urg...