PRAYAGRAJ, March 8 -- Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday launched the Saras Mahotsav at Babu Singh Degree College grounds in Sayara, Kaushambi, announcing plans to make one crore women in Uttar Pradesh 'lakhpati' at the earliest.

Touring stalls displaying handicrafts, food products, clothing, and household items crafted by women from self-help groups (SHGs), Maurya praised their work and urged every group to develop at least one marketable product.

He also took part in a 'Godh Bharai' (baby shower) and 'Annaprashan' (first feeding) ceremony during the event.

A 10-day national-level Saras Mahotsav is planned in the district, where thousands of SHG women will operate units producing textiles, groceries, and spices. A ...