First Women of India Organic Mela begins at Dilli Haat in New Delhi

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhiand the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated the first Women of India Exhibition at Dilli Haat, INA in New Delhi

Theme – Women and organic Products
Motto – Eat Healthy Live Healthy
Aim – To support and encourage women and women-led groups which promote organic farming.
Participated Organisations – Navdanya, PR Grid and Organic Farming Association of (OFAI), HIMVEER, ASMI international, ATP Greentech, AMIRA, Sonal White Cub Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Highlights of Exhibition

• Over 500 women artisans across the country have come together with their organic products like tribal and ethnic foods, pickles and preserves, rice, pulses, spices, vegetables and fruits, fabrics, dyes and dresses, cosmetics and household products.
• Unique features are “Forgotten Foods” like millets such as jhongora, ragi, kuttu, bajra, amaranth, etc. which was earlier regarded as healthy foods eaten by all but have lost their popularity over time.