Itanagar, June 26 : The Udyami Panjikaran Mela, an entrepreneurial registration drive aimed at empowering Self Help Group (SHG) members and their families, was successfully conducted today at the Yachuli Auditorium Hall by BMMU Yachuli, ArSRLM. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local SHG entrepreneurs, with a total of 43 members registering their products, including 1 family member of an SHG participant.

The primary objective of the Mela was to facilitate entrepreneurial registration for SHG members and their family members, thereby enabling them to formalize their businesses and access various government schemes and markets.

The program was graced by several dignitaries, including John Diru, Circle Officer (CO), Yachuli, Maga Aminta, DMM In-Charge, Techi Totu, District Coordinator, DDU-GKY, The Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) team of Yachuli.

The event began with a welcome address and a briefing by Kara Anne, who explained the concept and importance of the Udyami Panjikaran Mela. She appreciated the SHG members for their active participation and lauded their enthusiasm in stepping forward to register their entrepreneurial ventures.

In his address, CO John Diru motivated the SHG members to look beyond registration and view this initiative as a stepping stone towards improving the quality and marketability of their products. He emphasized the importance of innovation, consistency, and branding in order to compete in national markets. He also visited the stalls set up by SHG entrepreneurs, engaging in meaningful interactions with the participants and offering valuable feedback.

The Mela served as an important platform for SHG entrepreneurs to showcase their products, understand the registration process, and gain insights from officials and coordinators involved in rural development and entrepreneurship promotion.