President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vijayawada for National SARAS Mela

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Andhra Pradesh from October 14 to 15, 2026, and grace the National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15, 2026. The National SARAS Mela is a joint initiative of the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The National SARAS Mela is organised jointly by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
02The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Andhra Pradesh from October 14 to 15, 2026.
03The National SARAS Mela will be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15, 2026.
04The event will showcase women's entrepreneurship and products made by Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
05More than 1,500 women entrepreneurs from over 30 states and Union Territories are expected to participate in the event.
06The 17-day mela will be held from October 15 to 31, 2026.
07The President will grace the National SARAS Mela as the chief guest on October 15, 2026.

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Most people think the President will only attend the National SARAS Mela, but actually she will also visit the Kanaka Durga temple on October 14, 2026.
Most people think the National SARAS Mela is only a one-day event, but actually it will be held for 17 days from October 15 to 31, 2026.

Current-affairs link

The National SARAS Mela is a part of the Government of India's initiative to promote rural artisans and women's entrepreneurship, which is in line with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Make in India' and 'Skill India'.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

On which date will the National SARAS Mela be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh?

A.October 14, 2026
B.October 15, 2026
C.October 16, 2026
D.October 17, 2026

The National SARAS Mela will be held on October 15, 2026, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, as part of the President's visit.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding National SARAS Mela: 1. The National SARAS Mela is being organised by the Union Ministry of Defence and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. 2. The National SARAS Mela will be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 16, 2026. 3. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Andhra Pradesh from October 14 to 15, 2026, and grace the National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15, 2026. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is false because the fact list states that the National SARAS Mela is being organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Statement 2 is false because the fact list states that the National SARAS Mela will be held on October 15, 2026, not October 16, 2026. Statement 3 is true because the fact list states that the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Andhra Pradesh from October 14 to 15, 2026, and grace the National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15, 2026.

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