Festival time with SHGs of Sangli.....

Festival time with SHGs of Sangli.....

Sangli, a historical district in Maharashtra is also known as the 'Turneric City' or city of spices. Obviously a lot of women must be a part of this industry. Similarly women in large numbers have become a part of MSRLM. Sangli has more than three thousand self help groups. It has recently become an intensive district with full fledged support under NRLM.
The women at Sangli have been enterprising anyways. No wonder a lot of the groups have come up innovative ideas and enterprises. Some of these groups are presently at the Saras Bazaar at Gram Vikas Bhavan, Kharghar with all their products.
It is Diwali time and urban ladies are on the look out for support to make Diwali sweets.
Matrubhumi Mahila Bachat Gat has brought Faralache Padarth that is Diwali snacks to make your life easy. Two other groups have also brought Chakalis, Laadoo, Chivdaa and Pedhas. Some of the groups have brought different kinds of biscuits. Bhajani, roasted and ground lentil flour is also available to make chakalis and thalipeeth.
Winter is nearing and to keep you warm during winters are Ghongadis made from sheep wool by the Hira Swayam sahayata Mahila Bachat Gat. Ghongadis are health products, woolen shawls, blankets, carpets or mats made form sheep wool which are also useful in reducing body aches.
Another SHG , namely the Adarsh Mahila Bachat Gat has brought footwear, comprising of different kinds of chappals.
Diwali is a time for gifting and Janaki Mahila Bachat Gat has brought some Stone and Marble Products. Some SHGs have brought dried raisins and spices which are also useful during the festive season.
The best part is that some groups have brought cloth and jute bags to help you in carrying all that you shop comfortably.
Our groups are also eager to ensure you retain your energies after shopping so one of them would be serving you with delicious Zunka Bhakri which you could savour after shopping or pack and take home.
The most interesting items are the Bamboo Sky lamps, Aakash Kandil from Shivshakti Mahila Bachat Gat. Eco-friendly and in bright colors they could be a better option this Diwali instead of the routine Chinese lanterns. I know, I would certainly be hanging one outside my home and office during Diwali.
Every product brought by the Sangli SHGs would make you better equipped for Diwali and the festive season. So rush to Saras Bazaar at the Gram Vikas Bhavan, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai and get into the festive mode.....

P.S.- SHGs from Sangli will be at the Trimurti Prangan in Mantralay, Mumbai, tomorrow, 16th October for an exhibition and sale of their products.