Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 29: The Andaman Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission under the aegis of the Directorate of Rural Development will be organizing a grand Deepawali SHG Mela at Marina Park from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 from 3 pm to 9 pm at Marina Park stretch.
The festive market will showcase unique creations by women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across the islands during this Deepawali season. The general public have been requested to come and support the rural SHGs. The festive purchases will empower local artisans and strengthen rural livelihoods.