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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Akanksha Haat inaugurated
Koraput: Koraput administration on Saturday inaugurated the much-awaited Akanksha Haat at Sanskruti Bhawan here, marking a vibrant celebration of local entrepreneurship, traditional livelihoods, and cultural heritage. The event was held alongside the district-level Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samaan Samaroh, which recognised outstanding contributions under the aspirational district and block programmes. Collector (Koraput) Manoj Satyawan Mahajan said Akanksha Haat will run for a week, showcasing a wide range of locally grown and handcrafted products. These include Koraput coffee, Kalajeera rice, turmeric, lemongrass oil, mint oil, strawberries, bamboo crafts, and terracotta artworks. The exhibition aims to promote traditional skills and sustainable livelihoods while offering a platform for local artisans and farmers, the collector said. As part of the felicitation programme, the district administration honoured officials at both district and block levels, frontline workers, and key stakeholders. Their contributions were instrumental in achieving saturation across six key performance indicators (KPIs) during the Sampoornata Abhiyaan campaign, conducted from July to Sept 2024. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha CM announces launch of ‘Akanksha Haat' to promote local products
BHUBANESWAR: In a move to bolster local economies and foster grassroots entrepreneurship, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the launch of a week-long 'Akanksha Haat' campaign from the state capital. Addressing an event organised by the Planning and Convergence department, Majhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call 'Vocal for Local' has become a people's movement. The 'Akanksha' brand was launched in 2024 to promote local products from the aspirational blocks across the country to consolidate indigenous local products. 'I am delighted to announce that a week-long Akanksha Haat campaign will commence today to take the Akanksha brand to the grassroots. This campaign will increase the market availability of local products in remote and inaccessible areas of the state. The economic status of local women's self-help groups, farmers, artisans, and weavers will improve through this initiative and consumers will be able to access local products at affordable prices,' he said. 'Under Akanksha Haat, local products will also be made available on digital e-marketplaces for marketing within and outside the state. The Akanksha brand will be promoted to enhance product quality, pricing and availability according to market demand,' the chief minister added.
