45 SHG Members Take part in Two-Day Block Mela at Wimberlygunj, Generate ₹2.10 Lakh in Gross sales

Sri Vijaya Puram | February 17, 2026

A two-day Self Help Group (SHG) Block Mela was organised by the CD Block Ferrargunj in coordination with the Wimberlygunj Gram Panchayat on the Wimberlygunj Mini Stadium, geared toward offering market publicity to SHGs and strengthening their livelihood alternatives.

The mela was inaugurated by Ms. D. Padmawathi, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti Ferrargunj, because the chief visitor within the presence of PRI members, elected representatives, SHG members, and officers of the Block Administration.

Addressing the gathering, Ms. D. Padmawathi, together with Ms. Lalita Tigga, BDO Ferrargunj, Mr. Ram Babu, Pradhan, Wimberlygunj, and Mr. P. Basheer, Pradhan, Kanyapuram, highlighted the numerous position performed by SHGs in selling girls empowerment, self-employment, and sustainable rural livelihoods. They inspired members to concentrate on bettering product high quality, packaging, and collective advertising and marketing to broaden their attain and earnings.

A complete of 45 members representing 39 SHGs actively participated within the mela, showcasing a various vary of merchandise ready utilizing regionally out there sources. The stalls featured handicrafts made out of cane, bamboo, seashell, and coconut shell, together with decorative vegetation, processed meals objects, and selfmade delicacies. The occasion offered SHG members with a useful platform to work together immediately with clients, perceive market demand, and improve their entrepreneurial expertise.

During the two-day occasion, SHGs generated complete gross sales amounting to ₹2,10,000, reflecting a powerful public response and the rising market potential of regionally produced items. The earnings considerably boosted the arrogance and motivation of the taking part members.

On the concluding day, trophies had been introduced to varied SHGs in appreciation of their lively participation. Prizes had been additionally awarded in several classes, together with handicrafts, meals objects, and vegetation, to recognise creativity, high quality, and innovation among the many teams.