Port Blair, Dec. 27: Enhancing the colors and scale of Islands Tourism Festival, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM) attached to the Directorate of Rural Development will be organizing 5 days Self Help Group (SHG) Mela from Dec. 28 to Jan.1, 2024 at Marina Park from 4 pm to 9 pm in synch with Island Tourism Festival and to celebrate the New Year 2024.

The SHG Mela will provide platform to the SHG members to exhibit and sell various handmade products ranging from Cold Pressed Coconut Oil especially from Nicobar to Home Decors, various Bamboo and Cane Handicrafts, Embroidery Clothes, Traditional foods, Souvenirs, Sweets, pickles, etc. made by the Self Help Group members. The Musical Show and Cultural event will also be organized during the event by the local artistes as well as with the support of artists of Art & Culture Department.

The general public have been requested to come and enjoy the homely flavors and support the SHGs.