Birbhum Khadi Mela Hits 1 Crore Sales in First Week; Garad, Ketia, Muslin Shine

• The Birbhum District Khadi and Rural Industries Fair at Dakbangla Maidan, Bolpur Santiniketan, recorded nearly 1 crore rupees in sales within its first seven days.
• The fair, open daily from 1 PM to 9 PM until January 22, features 110 stalls attracting tourists from across India and abroad.
• Artisans are showcasing a diverse range of products including Tussar, Ketia, Silk, Muslin, Garad garments, wooden dolls from Jalpaiguri, Kantha stitch, Baluchari, and terracotta works.
• The fair also hosts rural handicraft items from other states like Jammu and Kashmir and an awareness camp for post-mortem body and organ donation.
• West Bengal, particularly Birbhum, has achieved first position in Eastern India for handloom-made national flag production, benefiting 664 artisans through 166 new loom houses.

Why It Matters: Birbhum's Khadi Mela achieved remarkable sales and promoted organ donation, highlighting local crafts and industry growth.