Published: 17 December 2025ANIRajasthan
CM Bhajanlal Sharma Inaugurates Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur on December 18. The fair, running till January 4, 2026, features around 300 stalls from 24 states showcasing rural traditions, folk art, handicrafts, handloom, and textile products.
The CM visited stalls by women Self-Help Groups from across the country and praised their skills, noting that SHGs are empowering women and strengthening the rural economy. The fair provides national-level exposure and market access to rural women artisans. It is organised under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
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Q: Discuss how the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, advances rural women's economic empowerment through the DAY-NRLM framework.
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Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair on December 18 at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, featuring around 300 stalls from 24 states till January 4, 2026. Organised under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission, it provides Self-Help Groups national-level market access, strengthening rural women artisans.
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The Saras Rajsakhi National Fair features stalls from how many states?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe fair features around 300 stalls from 24 states showcasing rural traditions, folk art, handicrafts and textile products.
Frequently asked questions
Who inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair and where?
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur on December 18.
How long is the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair scheduled to run?
The fair is running till January 4, 2026, and features around 300 stalls from 24 states.
What products and traditions are showcased at the fair?
The fair showcases rural traditions, folk art, handicrafts, handloom, and textile products.
How does the fair support rural women artisans?
The Chief Minister visited stalls by women Self-Help Groups and noted that SHGs are empowering women and strengthening the rural economy. The fair provides national-level exposure and market access to rural women artisans and is organised under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
