From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Dec 27: The sales at the recently held ‘Belagavi Trade Fair-Asmite’ stood at a record high of about Rs 60 lakh, Dr C N Ashwatha Narayana, Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, stated on Monday.

In the 6 day fair from December 15 to December 20 organised for products made by women of Self Help Groups (SHGs) as many as 140 stalls were installed including 7 food stalls.

In all, the trade fair achieved sales of Rs 60 lakh including the order bookings, he said.

Yashoda SHG from NRLM Vijayapura which is engaged in making Jute bags,which got the first place, has made sales worth Rs 1,26,900.

Mata Savitri Bai SHG of Belagavi which makes cotton bags and quilts with Rs.1,19,558, Chamundeshwari SHG, Mysuru which does wood inlay with Rs 1,13,830, Sri Revansiddeshwar SHG, Bagalkote which makes Ilakal sarees with Rs 1,00,626, Janavani Matha SHG, Belagavi which makes jewelry and paintings with Rs. 87,420 are in the following spots.

The Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai had inaugurated the fair jointly organised by State Livelihood Mission (Rural & Urban), Department of Skill Development-Entrepreneurship- Livelihood, and Department of Women and Child Welfare.

Many items including Jute and Cloth Bags, Chappals, Purses, Snacks/Bakery products, Dairy products/Cakes, Different varieties of pickles, Different types of Rotis, Spices/Masala Powders, Dresses for children, ladies and gents, Sarees, Garlands made of different materials, Skincare/Hair oils, Cleaning and sanitation products/Soaps, Different types of hand-made home decors made up of bamboo, jute, banana fiber etc., Art and craft items, Paintings were showcased.