- From Sundargarh’s millets to Black rice of Koraput: Local products from across 30 districts to get wide showcasing
- From Andhra’s Kalamkari to woolen products of Jammu Kashmir: over 20 states to showcase specialised products
- 30 Crores cumulative sales target
Bhubaneswar, 06.01.26: Sisir Saras-2026, organized by ORMAS under the PanchayatiRaj and Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha, will be held at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar from January 10 to January 18, 2026.
The annual fair aims to create direct marketing platforms for rural producers, artisans, and women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Artisans and producers from Odisha and nearly 20 states across the country will participate, presenting a vibrant display of handicrafts, handloom products, and rural enterprises. This year the fair will be organised in collaboration with Mission Shakti.
The venue will be transformed into a “Mini India Market” with 340 sales stalls and 35 food stalls. The fair will prominently showcase Odisha’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage, including handloom textiles from Bargarh, Sambalpur, Balangir, and Subarnapur; lac products from Balasore; paper mache from Keonjhar; woodcraft from Kandhamal and Kalahandi; golden grass crafts from Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur; terracotta from Balangir; lemongrass and black rice from Koraput; and millet-based products from Sundargarh.
Handicrafts and handloom products from other states will also be on display, such as Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh, Kosa silk from Chhattisgarh, Tussar silk from Jharkhand, Chikankari from Uttar Pradesh, woollen garments from Jammu & Kashmir, Phulkari from Punjab, block prints from Madhya Pradesh, and artificial jewellery from Karnataka.
Six workshops and training programs will be organized during the fair, involving around 850 members of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and SHGs. These sessions will focus on value addition, enterprise development, branding, enhancing product shelf life, and improving market competitiveness of the locally made products.
Cultural programs will be a major highlight of Sisir Saras-2026. There will be performances by many renowned artists and a special musical night in memory of popular Odia singer Humane Sagar. Kite and drone shows, as well as fashion shows, will add to the fair’s festive atmosphere.
The fair will pay special attention to keeping its environment clean and free of plastic. There will be adequate lighting, security, and drinking water facilities. The mega fair is expected to generate approximately ₹30 crore.
Minister of PanchayatiRaj and Drinking Water, Rural Development Shri Rabi Narayan Naik called this event the perfect opportunity to be Vocal for Local and take a strong step towards Atmanirbhar Odisha. He conferred his best wishes to the organisers and called upon all the participants to make the event a roaring success.
