Dimapur, November 11: The Saras Mela 2026, one of the major rural fairs showcasing products and skills of rural artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), began at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur, on Tuesday.
Organised by the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) under the Department of Rural Development, Government of Nagaland, the mela features a wide range of products, including food and processed items, jewellery, handicrafts and other locally made articles.
The fair has brought together stalls from different districts of Nagaland as well as participants from several other states, including Assam, West Bengal and Sikkim, among others.
The six-day event will continue from November 11 to November 16 and is set to be formally inaugurated by K. Thavaseelan, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Government of Nagaland.
