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The first National SARAS Mela to be organised outside the Delhi-NCR region is being held in which city?

  1. A.Visakhapatnam
  2. B.Vijayawada
  3. C.Hyderabad
  4. D.Bhopal

Correct answer

B. Vijayawada

Explanation

The correct answer is Vijayawada. The National SARAS Mela is being held at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, from 13 October to 31 October 2026, and it is the first National SARAS Mela placed anywhere outside the Delhi-NCR region. Around 1,500 women entrepreneurs from self-help groups, Lakhpati Didis among them, have come from 34 states and union territories and are selling through more than 650 stalls. Option A, Visakhapatnam, is another city of Andhra Pradesh but is not the venue named for this fair. Option C, Hyderabad, is wrong as well; Telangana appears here only as the source of the Ikat and Telia textiles on sale, not as the host. Option D, Bhopal, has no connection with this edition. The first National SARAS Mela of all was held in Delhi in 1999 with about 65 beneficiaries, which is why moving the fair to Vijayawada counts as a first.

Read the full article: SARAS Mela 2026: First National Edition Outside Delhi-NCR

Practice Questions

Q1.Government SchemesMedium

SARAS Melas are organised under which of the following missions?

  1. A.Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin
  2. B.Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission
  3. C.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
  4. D.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
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Correct answer: B. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission

SARAS Melas are organised by the government under this mission, which is its flagship programme for cutting rural poverty and building women’s economic strength.

Q2.Government SchemesMedium

What is the enhanced target for Lakhpati Didis announced by the government in February 2026?

  1. A.Two crore
  2. B.Three crore
  3. C.Six crore
  4. D.Ten crore
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Correct answer: C. Six crore

The Lakhpati Didi initiative under DAY-NRLM moved up in stages, and in February 2026 the government announced a raised target of six crore Lakhpati Didis, a phase that puts weight on holding on to income gains and helping enterprises grow rather than only counting members.

Q3.Government SchemesHard

Consider the following statements about the SARAS Mela platform and select the correct option.

  • 1. The first National SARAS Mela was organised in Delhi in 1999 with about 65 beneficiaries.
  • 2. A total of 117 National SARAS Melas have been held so far, with annual sales of more than Rs 200 crore.

  1. A.Only 1 is correct
  2. B.Only 2 is correct
  3. C.Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2 are correct

The SARAS journey opened in 1999, when the first National SARAS Mela was organised in Delhi with roughly 65 beneficiaries, so the first statement holds.

Q5.Government SchemesMedium

BHARAT TULIP, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, stands for which programme?

  1. A.Traditional Artisans’ Upliftment Livelihood Programme
  2. B.Tribal Upliftment and Local Industry Promotion
  3. C.Textile Units for Livelihood Improvement Programme
  4. D.Traditional Utility and Local Investment Plan
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Correct answer: A. Traditional Artisans’ Upliftment Livelihood Programme

BHARAT TULIP is the brand under which the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment offers goods made by its target groups on digital platforms in India and abroad, so that a craft worker reaches buyers far beyond a fairground.