Port Blair, Nov. 29: With a view to showcase and provide a marketing platform for the SHG products, NABARD had provided assistance for establishment of Rural Haat in Namunaghar Panchayat which was lying unused since 2020. Now, with the enthusiasm of the SHG ladies and overwhelming support of the Panchayat Members of Namunaghar, the Rural Haat has been brought to life after a gap of 3 years on Nov.28, 2023.

The Rural Haat’s fast food centre, pickle and vegetable counters received overwhelming response from the large footfalls of the villagers who stopped on their way to the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ program in Namunaghar.  The Rural Haat has also set up Tailoring Units which would cater to the orders from the adjoining Government School in the days to come. The Rural Haat will provide market access to SHGs products which will not only enhance income generation but also generate self-employment opportunities for the SHG women.

NABARD has extended its gratitude to Namunaghar Gram Panchayat and the SHGs for making the Rural Haat a vibrant reality and realizing its mandate of providing sustainable livelihood to the SHG members.