UP government to organize a three-day Diwali fair in all districts to help vendors

By siliconindia  |  Wednesday, 08 November 2023, 16:53 IST

UP government to organize a three-day Diwali fair in all districts to help vendors
A three-day Diwali fair will be organized in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The fair is a part of the PM SVANidhi scheme and will feature street vendors and self-help groups displaying their wares. The State Urban Livelihood Mission has issued guidelines for the event, which will include food stalls and cultural programs.
Urban Development Minister A.K. Sharma said the Diwali Fair will help to increase the income of street vendors, self-help groups, and other individuals ahead of the festival. All district magistrates have been directed to organize the fair in open spaces, with sufficient space for parking, food stalls, swings and cultural programs.
"The event will be publicized in the main markets through microphone announcements. At the district level, a chief nodal officer will be appointed to coordinate with the municipal nodal officer to ensure proper execution of the event", said a government spokesperson.
A committee under the chairpersonship of the respective district magistrates will organize the fair. During the fair, medical camps will also be set up for the families of street vendors and members of self-help groups, where medical advice and medicines will be provided. Various competitions, including art, slogan writing, mehndi, rangoli, dance, singing and cooking, will be organized.
The purpose of these competitions is to encourage creativity and showcase talent. As part of the PM SVANidhi scheme, the first, second, and third loan applications will be approved, and banks will set up stalls to distribute loans during the event. In addition, there will be departmental stalls to connect vendors with the PM SVANidhi scheme and eight other schemes for vendor profiling and more. Vendors who have made the most digital transactions with the highest cashback will be recognized during the cultural program.
Source: IANS

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