Surajkund Mela Ends: Huge Crowds, But Sales Dip for Many Artisans

• The Surajkund International Crafts Mela concluded with a large crowd on its final day, attracting over 2.5 lakh visitors on Saturday alone.
• Despite the high footfall, many stall owners reported lower-than-expected sales, with total sales reaching approximately 9 crore rupees over 14 days.
• Artisans from Sri Lanka to Gujarat noted a disparity between the number of visitors and actual purchases, with some attributing the sales dip to a recent accident.
• While some vendors, like Santosh from Madhya Pradesh, had good business, others like Naveen from Delhi and Vishwanath from Jharkhand experienced a decline in sales.
• Foreign stalls, such as Bilen's from Ethiopia, reported a positive experience, with coffee and other items proving popular among visitors.