Organic products by Indian women entrepreneurs showcased
The annual Women in India exhibition will showcase organic products produced by women entrepreneurs in an attempt to boost rural livelihoods. Products will include food, fabrics, cosmetics and household items. The aim of the exhibition is to encourage and support women and women-led groups which promote organic farming thus supporting local communities, creating jobs and benefiting farmers as well as raising awareness of organic products.

NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost rural livelihoods organic products produced by women entrepreneurs will be showcased in an exhibition at Dilli Haat, INA from November 13-23.The products will include tribal and ethnic foods, pickles and preserves, rice, pulses, spices, vegetables and fruits, fabrics, dyes and dresses, cosmetics and household products, in the exhibition.The annual Women in India will be inaugurated by women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi and agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh."This year, the exhibition will involve sale/exhibition of organic products be it food or other eco-friendly products mainly exhibited by various women’s groups and women entrepreneurs from Delhi, NCR and all states of India, especially from rural areas," a statement from the ministry said.Some of the other organic products for exhibition and sale will include cereals, oils, honey, tea, hair care, bath care, beauty care, aromatherapy products, organic cotton fabric, linen, organic seeds and bio products among others. The main aim of the exhibition is to support and encourage women and women-led groups which promote organic farming thus supporting local community’s economy, creating jobs and keeping farmers thriving and in addition spreading awareness in the community about the benefits of organic products.Besides organic produce, people will also get an opportunity to taste a variety of home-cooked snacks and organic food cooked on the spot.