Mahila Madai will show a glimpse of Chhattisgarh women's strong steps towards self-reliance: Mrs. Bhediya

Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Anila Bhediya inaugurated Mahila Madai

66 stalls were set up by women's groups and entrepreneurs from 33 districts

Women representatives went shopping and enjoyed the taste of Chhattisgarhi food

A variety of herbal products, including decorative items, cosmetics, clothing, and dishes made by these women are showcased

Raipur, TNINS 

Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Anila Bhediya inaugurated a 6-day Mahila Madai at BTI Ground, Shankar Nagar in the state capital on the occasion of International Women's Day. There are 66-stalls display of self-made materials by women self-help groups and women entrepreneurs from the state's 33 districts. Mrs. Bhediya also honored 100 swachta didi’s of the Municipal Corporation on this occasion by presenting them with caps and T-shirts.

During this, former Rajya Sabha MP Mrs. Chhaya Verma, Chairperson of Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak, Chairperson of Chhattisgarh Child Protection Commission Mrs. Tej Kunwar Netam, MLA from Dharsinwa Mrs. Anita Yogendra Sharma, MLA from Pandariya Mrs. Mamta Chandrakar and President of Raipur District Panchayat Mrs. Domeshwari Verma were also present. The Mahila Madai organized by the Women and Child Development Department will continue till March 04.

In Madai, the women public representatives admired the skill of Chhattisgarh women and went shopping. They also tasted Chhattisgarhi food, including Cheela, Pidia, Thethri, Laddu, and Lai Badi made by women's groups. Women's representatives also participated in cultural performances and danced to Chhattisgarhi songs and music.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Bhediya bought sarees and cloth bags from Madai. She stated that the state administration has planned numerous new initiatives to empower women through self-employment. A clear idea of Chhattisgarh women being empowered and self-sufficient can be observed in this madai. Women's groups and entrepreneurs will have a platform and a new identity as a result of this.

On this occasion, Director of the Women and Child Development Department, Mrs. Divya Umesh Mishra, members of the Chhattisgarh Child Protection Commission, Mrs. Pushpa Patle, Mrs. Asha Santosh Yadav, Mr. Sonal Kumar Gupta, Mr. Augustine Bernard and departmental officers-employees were present.