Date:04/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/04/stories/2008080450130200.htm

Tamil Nadu

Exhibition inaugurated

Staff Reporter

A three-day exhibition of products made by Khadi and Village Industries Commission and women self-help groups was inaugurated by Collector V. Chandrasekaran at Serukkoor Tirumana Mandapam on Saturday to coincide with the Andal Adi Pooram festival.

The exhibition, sponsored by ‘Mahalir Thittam,’ features a variety of products, worth Rs 10 lakh, made by 16 SHGs from all over Virudhunagar district. They include toys made of wood and plaster of Paris, crystal garlands, ornaments, garments and products made of palm leaves. The objective of the exhibition is to popularise products made by SHGs and KVIC among the masses.

The Information and Public Relations Department has also organised a photo exhibition to disseminate information on the ongoing development schemes in the district and the various welfare schemes of the State Government.