Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti inaugurated SARAS Aajeevika Mela, at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi today. The fair will run till 23rd of this month. <br />'' <br />'' Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Jyoti said that SARAS Aajeevika Mela is a testimony of Nari-Shakti, as lakhs of poor women through rural women Self Help Groups, SHG, are transforming their lives and transforming rural India. She said that the Mela is a true example of women empowerment as over 200 stalls have been set-up by nearly 500 rural SHG craftswomen from 29 States and Union Territories. <br />'' <br />'' She said, these groups will show-case varied range of products like handicrafts, handlooms, natural food products and a food court with regional cuisines. <br />'' <br />'' The objective of this Mela is to bring the rural women Self Help Groups formed with support of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission, under one platform to showcase their skills, sell their products and help them build linkages with bulk buyers.<br />''