Who is Seema Meher? The Rising Star from Odisha at the National Saras Fair 2025!

Seema Meher, a member of the Maa Gajalaxmi Self-Help Group from Sambalpur, has made headlines by winning third prize in the Handloom Stall category at the National Saras Fair 2025 in New Delhi. This event, held from September 5 to 22, showcased the talents of various self-help groups from Odisha. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida congratulated Seema and her team for their remarkable achievement. The fair featured a diverse range of stalls and generated significant business, highlighting the vibrant handloom culture of Odisha. Read on to learn more about this inspiring story and the impact of the event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 24, 2025, 10:03 IST

Seema Meher Shines at National Saras Fair

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: Seema Meher, representing the Maa Gajalaxmi Self-Help Group from Sambalpur, secured the third position in the Handloom Stall category at the National Saras Fair 2025 held in New Delhi.

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida took to social media to congratulate Seema Meher for her remarkable achievement, extending her best wishes to the members of the Maa Gajalaxmi Self-Help Group and the officials from the Mission Shakti department, Odisha Livelihood Mission, Handloom & Textile department, and the Sambalpur district administration.

The National Saras Fair 2025 took place in New Delhi from September 5 to 22. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha Livelihood Mission and the Mission Shakti department presented seven stalls, which included three dedicated to Handloom, one for Pattachitra, one for Sabai Products, one for Packaged Food Products, and one Live Food stall.

Throughout the event, self-help groups successfully sold 4,860 products, resulting in a business turnover exceeding Rs 15 lakh.