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Women self-help group stalls a hit at CII Chandigarh Fair
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Women self-help group stalls a hit at CII Chandigarh Fair
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Chandigarh, Oct 20 (TIWN) A stall by self-help women's group from Uttarakhand is a major hit at the ongoing CII Chandigarh Fair being held at Parade Ground here, exhibition organisers said on Saturday.

Oora Infini, an organization in Uttarakhand, wholly run by 300 women voluntarily working to promote ''swadeshi'' products, have set up an amazing example to the world stating that ''She'' has the power to create, nurture and transform.  The name Oora Infini is synonym to ''sab theek hai'', making women realise that they are not less than anyone. The different types of LED lights introduced by them are 100 per cent Indian.  "These lights are superior to the ordinary lights available in the market. Our lights are expensive but highly durable and reparable. These lights don''t heat up easily and remain cool even after continuous usage. We hardly make use of machines in manufacturing our products," says an exhibitor.  These women also impart training to jail inmates and women from Nari Niketans.  They are being supported by the Government of Uttarakhand under PMEGP scheme.  The pristine beauty of Uttarakhand is no secret, but what is less known is the exquisite craftsmanship of the state''s artisans in handloom and handicraft articles.  The traditional woollen coat of Uttarakhand is also available at the fair.  The speciality of the coat is that it is made of sheep wool - marino. It is in huge demand by visitors. Its woollen shawls, sweaters, jackets, mufflers and cardigans for male and female are priced between Rs 900 to Rs 15,000.  Kurtis and dresses for kids with traditional handicraft from Uttarakhand is another big hit at the fair that will end on Monday.  The government has exhibited natural cereals, pulses, wheat flour, grains, spices, edible oil, herbs and even different varieties of organic tea.  "It is the second day and we have sold almost all our stock. Visitors are loving organic pulses and vegetables grown in the hill state. People are becoming more inclined towards organic food items considering their health benefits. We are extremely happy with the kind of response we have received at CII Chandigarh Fair, which is very encouraging," said a representative at the Uttarakhand stall.  Hand-painted Dupattas from West Bengal also caught eyeballs at the CII Chandigarh Fair.

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