Lakhpati Didis Showcase, Traditional Crafts and Market Potential at Bharat Tex 2026
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), concluded its participation at Bharat Tex 2026 today, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship and enterprise of rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs). Over the four-day event, the Ministry’s pavilion served as a platform for Lakhpati Didis from across the country to engage with buyers, industry representatives and visitors while highlighting India’s rich textile and handicraft traditions.
On the concluding day of the event, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; Shri T.K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development; Ms. Jayasree, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development; and Ms. Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, visited the Ministry’s pavilion. They were received by Dr. Molishree, Director DAY-NRLM. They interacted with participating Lakhpati Didis, learned about their entrepreneurial journeys and explored the diverse range of handloom and handcrafted products created by women-led SHG enterprises
A key attraction at the showcase was the Saras Shakti Collection, a premium gifting initiative under DAY-NRLM that brings together carefully curated handcrafted products created by rural women SHGs. With a focus on quality, design, packaging and market readiness, the initiative is helping women-led enterprises access institutional and premium markets while preserving the authenticity of traditional crafts.(UPDATED ON 17TH JULY 2026)
