Bhubaneswar: ORMAS will organize the annual Sisir Saras Mela in Bhubaneswar from January 6 to 15, said Poonam T Guha, Director-cum-Chief Executive Officer of ORMAS, on Tuesday.

The venue of the event is Biju Patnaik playground in Baramunda here.

Women self-help groups, producer groups, and enterprises from 26 states will set up around 400 stalls at the event, featuring a diverse array of handicrafts, handloom items, and spice products.

This year, a special food court comprising 20 stalls and a thematic stall highlighting ORMAS activities related to marketing, livelihood, and skill development will be introduced.

Additionally, amenities such as battery-powered rides for senior citizens and differently-abled individuals, along with a dedicated kids zone, will be arranged.

Organizers are committed to minimizing the use of polythene at the fair, striving for a polythene-free environment, said Guha.