Katwa Fair: New Pithe Flavors Delight, Empower Women Self-Help Groups

• Katwa Municipal Harmony Fair in Purba Bardhaman features diverse Pithe stalls by self-help groups.
• Modern life makes homemade Pithe rare, but the fair brings back traditional and new flavors.
• Vendor Alpana Sarkar highlights popular new Pithe like Jhal, Chitoi, Kamala Sundari, and Chocolate Pithe.
• The initiative empowers women from self-help groups, enabling them to earn livelihoods and preserve Bengali tradition.
• The fair, running until January 6, sees high customer enthusiasm for innovative Pithe varieties.

Why It Matters: Katwa Fair blends tradition with innovation, empowering women through delicious Pithe.