Sec 29 to host Saras Fair in Gurugram with 450 stalls from today till Feb-end

Fourth edition under NRLM to host SHGs from multiple states; entry free, parking arranged and departments told to ensure sanitation, safety and medical support.

Published on: Feb 10, 2026, 07:21:04 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The district administration will organise the Saras Fair at Leisure Valley Ground in Sector 29 from Tuesday until February 28 from 11 am to 9pm, with around 450 stalls, cultural programmes and a food court planned, officials said. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar inspected the venue on Monday and reviewed preparations, directing departments to ensure sanitation, security, civic amenities and medical facilities for participants and visitors.

This will be the fourth edition of the Saras Aajeevika Mela in Gurugram, district officials said, adding that the event is being held under the National Rural Livelihood Mission to promote products made by Self-Help Groups and strengthen the economic self-reliance of rural families. Artisans and women SHG members from various states will participate and showcase handmade products for sale, with support from the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

Officials said the fair will feature daily cultural performances by folk artists on the lines of the Surajkund Crafts Fair. A dedicated food court will be set up at the venue, and special entertainment activities and games will be arranged for children.

During the inspection, Ajay Kumar directed officials from concerned departments to ensure proper sanitation, basic civic amenities, security arrangements and medical facilities at the fairground. He stressed coordinated functioning among departments so that participating SHG members and visitors do not face inconvenience.

“Ensure that all essential facilities, cleanliness, safety, and medical support are in place. Departments must work in coordination so that SHG participants and visitors can attend the fair comfortably,” the Deputy Commissioner said during the review visit.

Organisers said they are reviewing all arrangements in light of recent safety concerns and have ensured that stalls have been properly installed at the venue to prevent any mishaps. Officials added that inspections are being carried out to verify structural stability and overall safety so that visitors and participants can attend the fair without inconvenience.

Officials said entry to the fair will be free for visitors. Parking arrangements have been made at Leisure Valley Ground and in the open spaces around the venue, with departments coordinating to manage traffic and ensure smooth access to the fairground.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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