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Gujarat's Swadeshi Fair: How Dang District Champions 'Buy Local' Movement

A vibrant Swadeshi fair is currently lighting up Gujarat's Dang district. Organized by the Rural Development Department, it features over 60 stalls brimming with local handicrafts and food. Inaugurated by MLA Vijay Patel, the event strongly promotes the 'Vocal for Local' initiative to support indigenous artisans. The fair has seen enthusiastic participation, particularly from women's self-help groups and 'Lakhpati Didis', who are championing economic self-reliance.

Key Points: Swadeshi Fair in Gujarat's Dang District Promotes Vocal for Local

  • Over 60 stalls showcase indigenous handicrafts and food products at the fair
  • Event aims to empower women and promote self-reliance through SHGs
  • MLA Vijay Patel urged pilgrims and locals to buy swadeshi goods
  • Fair aligns with PM Modi's 'Har Ghar Swadeshi' and 'Vocal for Local' campaigns
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Gujarat: Swadeshi fair organised in Dang district, locals and tourists urged to 'buy local'

A three-day Swadeshi fair in Gujarat's Dang district showcases indigenous products from women's SHGs, urging locals and tourists to support the 'Vocal for Local' campaign.

"Such fairs should continue to be organised. I would appeal to all to visit this fair. - Yogita, a Lakhpati Didi"

Gandhinagar, Dec 21

A ‘Swadeshi fair’ is underway in Dang district of Gujarat, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for “Vocal for Local” and “Har Ghar Swadeshi” campaigns and is enticing local as well as foreign tourists with its wide array of local and indigenous products.

The fair, organised by the Rural Development Department, will run for three days. It features over 60 stalls showcasing indigenous products, besides various stalls from women's Self-Help groups (SHGs), thereby giving it a unique identity.

The grand fair, inaugurated by MLA Vijay Patel, showcases a wide range of handicrafts and food products made by women.

Vijay Patel visited many of these stalls being run by SHGs, emphasising the importance of 'Vocal for Local,’ and urged locals as well as pilgrims to buy the locally made handicrafts and support the Swadeshi campaign.

Patel, speaking to the press, said that the fair was organised under the 'Har Ghar Swadeshi' campaign and is witnessing huge participation of everyone, including youth and women.

He said that the fair’s motive is to empower women and make them self-dependent. He made a fervent appeal to tourists and visitors to come and buy indigenous products.

He further said that the Prime Minister has appealed to everyone to “buy swadeshi” goods, and if everyone starts buying homegrown products, the country's money will remain in the country, and India will become much stronger.

Many women, including those of SHGs and 'Lakhpati Didis', also shared their excitement and joy for being part of the Swadeshi abhiyaan and said that they felt honoured to be part of such an initiative.

Yogita, a Lakhpati Didi, expressed happiness over women coming out in large numbers for their eager participation in the fair and said that the certificate being provided to them will reinforce the lesson of self-reliance.

“Such fairs should continue to be organised. I would appeal to all to visit this fair,” she said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see Dang district getting this exposure. The tribal art and crafts from that region are unique and often don't get a proper platform. Buying local isn't just a slogan, it directly puts money in the hands of our hardworking Didis. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
While I fully support the 'Vocal for Local' idea, I hope the focus is on quality and fair pricing too. Sometimes at these fairs, products are overpriced just because they are 'swadeshi'. The real empowerment comes when customers get value and come back for more.
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Sarah B
As a foreign tourist who has visited Gujarat, I find these local fairs absolutely fascinating. The craftsmanship is incredible. It's the best way to take a real piece of Indian culture home. More power to the Lakhpati Didis!
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Vikram M
The 'Har Ghar Swadeshi' sentiment is strong. My family has consciously started replacing everyday items with Indian-made alternatives. It feels good. Fairs like these are essential to discover those local brands and products. Hope the certificates help the women scale up.
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Kavya N
Empowering women is the key to a strong society. When a 'Lakhpati Didi' speaks, you listen! 🎯 These SHGs are doing phenomenal work. The government should also ensure these products get online marketplaces for wider reach beyond the 3-day fair.

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