NARAYANGADH, AUGUST 19

The weekly fair launched by the Industry Association Chitwan has attracted consumers. The fair is held at Chitwan Exhibition Centre every Saturday.

Association chairman Trilochan Kandel informed that the fair was launched to promote the products of local entrepreneurs and farmers. The fair runs from 6:00am to 11:00am.

'As the fair came up with five editions, more than 15,000 people visited it. Similarly, it witnessed a transaction of over Rs 3 million,' said Kandel.

The number of commercial stalls that began with 39 have now reached 66 due to growing popularity. The credit for the rise of the mart goes to growing number of visitors.

The Association is aware of the need to maintain the quality of products. The fair has made arrangement of fresh products ranging from bamboo shoot to asparagus and pineapples.

Such events contribute to boost the economy of backward communities, it is said. Likewise, fresh and quality products reach the consumers' kitchen.

Vice-chairman of the Association Madan Pokhrel said the fair was organised both for consumer's health and marketing of products. It is being expanded gradually.

Khemraj Neupane, who has been running a commercial stall of honey, observed that such fair is a tremendous opportunity for the farmers and small entrepreneurs. He urged all sorts of farmers to participate in such events.

A version of this article appears in the print on August 20, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.