India, Oct. 15 -- The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh today (October 15, 2026). The President also visited the SARAS stalls and interacted with Lakhpati Didis on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that rural women play a vital role in agriculture. Through Self-Help Groups, they have found a new path to financial, technical, and social empowerment. She was happy to note that along with an encouraging rise in women's entrepreneurship, rural women's participation in economic decision-making has also increased. She said that it is essential for equitable and incl...