Question

Which union ministry has launched $2018$ Saras Aajeevika Mela in New Delhi? [March 2018]

• A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
• C. Ministry of Rural Development
• D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ministry of Rural Development

Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines, inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The SARAS Aajeevika Mela $2018$ in New Delhi is an endeavour of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission. It aims to provide a national platform and an opportunity to the rural women producers to showcase their products and seek buyers, either individuals or bulk buyers for sale nationally or internationally. As part of the $2018$ mela, $700$ women from $28$ states are selling their products in over $350$ stalls in the Mela. The Ministry has also released a directory of the products of all the women who will be showcasing their products in the Aajeevika Mela $2018$.