Three-day Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela conclude providing vibrant platform for women entrepreneurs and self- help groups
Ferozepur, March 9, 2026: The three-day Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela, organised by the Ferozepur district administration under the directives of the Punjab Government, concluded successfully at the Mela Ground opposite Sheetla Mata Temple in Ferozepur Cantonment, leaving behind memorable impressions.
The primary objective of the mela was to support self-help groups, particularly women entrepreneurs, by providing them a dedicated platform to showcase and sell their products, in line with the state government’s efforts to promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Krishna Pal Rajput, while addressing the gathering and thanking the participants, guests, and visitors, highlighted the significance of the event. He stated that the Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela has been instrumental in bringing together products crafted by Punjab’s entrepreneurial women and artisans on a single platform. “Today marks the final day of this empowering fair,” he added.
Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma, the concluding day featured captivating performances by children from various government and private schools, along with folk singers. The programme included shabad gayan, Punjabi folk dances, gidda, bhangra, songs, poetry recitations, and plays, which enthralled the audience.
Teams from the North Zone Cultural Centre presented dance performances representing different states. Artists and groups from various colleges and other states delivered impressive solo folk songs, group dances, street plays (nukkad natak), and bhangra. Adding special charm to the event, popular Punjabi folk singer Aman Rozi mesmerised the crowd with her soulful songs, getting everyone on their feet.
The mela featured numerous stalls from rural entrepreneurs across the district’s villages, displaying a wide range of products including delicious homemade pickles, murabbas (preserves), food items, handicrafts, plants, handmade household items, beauty products, and more. Separate entertainment zones with rides and swings kept children engaged.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from the public, with brisk buying and selling at the stalls, reflecting strong community support for local women-led initiatives.
In the closing ceremony, ADC Krishna Pal Rajput honoured schoolchildren who presented various performances by distributing prizes and certificates.
The mela successfully highlighted the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Punjab’s women, aligning with broader government goals for rural economic development and gender empowerment.