New Delhi : The eight-day Sahakar Haat 2025, supported by NABARD, successfully concluded today at the Emporia Complex, Connaught Place, with a vibrant valedictory ceremony that celebrated India’s rich handicraft traditions and the spirit of rural entrepreneurship.

The closing ceremony event organized on 19 December 2025, was graced by Sh. Krishna Kumar Singh, IAS, Registrar Cooperative Societies, Govt. NCT of Delhi. He emphasised that the cooperative in Delhi has taken up few new initiatives in association with NABARD to strengthen cooperative sector in Delhi. He congratulated NABARD for successfully conducted a dedicated Exhibition showing cooperative products of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Nabin Kumar Roy, General Manager/Officer-in-Charge, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, emphasized NABARD’s continuous efforts in empowering rural artisans, promoting GI-based livelihoods, and fostering entrepreneurship at the grassroots. He informed that the event was organized as a part of celebrations of ‘International year of Cooperative 2025’.

The exhibition was themed ‘सहकार से व्यवसाय तक – नाबार्ड के साथ’, showcasing vibrant contribution of cooperatives.  During the closing ceremony, artisans from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat shared heartfelt experiences, expressing gratitude NABARD for the opportunity to showcase their products on such a grand platform. For many, it was their first exposure to direct retail interaction, helping them understand fair pricing and the benefits of eliminating intermediaries through direct market linkages.

Organised from 13-20 December, the ‘NABARD Sahakar Haat’ brought together over 100 artisans from more than 15 states, presenting a vibrant display to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and Geographical Indication (GI) products on a single platform. The success of NABARD Sahakar Haat 2025 stands as a testament to NABARD’s commitment to preserving India’s artisanal heritage while promoting inclusive, sustainable livelihoods.