A National level fair for showcasing excellent range of handicrafts and handloom products, quality food items, produced by women Self Help Group artisans/producers from all districts of West Bengal and other states. Kantha stitched sarees & dress materials, khesh items of Birbhum
c. Tasar sarees
d. Chou masks & seed pens of Purulia
e. Murshidabad silk
g. Sabai grass items (Table, chair, tray, busk
ets, bags etc.) of Jhargram
h. Handloom & Linen sarees
i. Cane and Jhinuk made products
j. Potochitra of Paschim Medinipur
k. Items made up of Sh*tal pati from Coochbehar
l. Wooden items of Jalpaiguri
m. Carpet of Uttar Dinajpur
n. Wide range of rice like tulaipunji, gobindobhog, black rice from Dakshin Dinajpur
o. Handmade chocolates, freshly ovened cakes from Darjeeling
p. Sweets from Nadia (Including Pithe puli)
2. Authentic, Hand Crafted, Unique Handloom & Handicraft products are available
3. Natural , Pure and Adulteration free Food Products made by SHG women
4. All products are produced by Self Help Group women only
Safety Measures :
1. Regular Sanitization of mela ground and stalls.
2. No entry without mask.
3. All artisans will be provided masks, gloves, apron, head gear, face shield every day
4. Temperature checking for Artisans and visitors
5. Arrangement of sanitizer in Mela ground and stalls
6. Medical team for regular health testing of the artisans
Facilities available:
# Water and toilets facilities
# Availability of quality food and packaged drinking water
# Trained volunteers
# ATM counters
Special attractions:
# Karigaarer haat for live demonstration of handicraft production process
# Food zone
# Culinary competition
# Cultural programme
# Selfie zones
# Children’s corner
# Activity zone
# Lucky draw
In the last Saras Mela held in February 2020, estimated amount of business was around 5 crore and estimated footfall was around 4.80 lakh. There were 730 artisans, 400 stalls (including Kiosk, open stalls, pavilion, food stalls etc). How to reach:
By public transport- alight near Biswa Bangla Gate
By Metro (Nearest metro station- Sector V)
Food Court Attraction:
• Common Drinking water
• Takeaway food counters
• Regional cuisine, snacks, sweets and deserts
• Special attraction as spot
Nearby police station- New Town Police Station
