Team Herald
PANJIM: The Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), in collaboration with Swayampurna Goa - CSR Authority of Goa, will be organising Swayampurna Goa SARAS 2025 from March 6 to 165 at the Kala Academy and Dayanand Bandodkar Football Ground, Panjim. Addressing a press conference, Rural Development Minister Govind Gaude announced that this year’s edition will be held on a much larger scale, with an expanded setup aligning with the vision of Swayampurna Goa SARAS 2025.
The fair, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, will feature 500 stalls, offering a diverse range of handcrafted products, food items, and traditional arts.
“Out of these, 120 stalls will be allocated to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from other states, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their unique crafts and traditional goods. Additionally, 205 stalls will be allotted to SHGs from within Goa, giving local artisans and entrepreneurs a strong platform to reach a larger audience. The remaining 149 stalls will be designated for artisans, departmental stalls, and other exhibitors, while 26 stalls will be exclusively set up as food stalls, providing visitors with a delightful culinary experience,” Gaude said.