Bhubaneswar, March 2 -- The nine-day-long Subhadra Shakti Mela successfully concluded on Sunday at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a milestone with business transactions exceeding rupees five crore and a footfall of over eight lakh visitors.

Speaking at the event, Odisha Deputy CM and Minister of Mission Shakti and Tourism, Pravati Parida, praised the success of the mela. "The grand mela made a significant milestone with business transactions exceeding Rs 5 crore and a footfall of over 8 lakh visitors during the last nine days in the capital city," she added.

"The grand Subhadra Shakti Mela has not only empowered women but has also fostered entrepreneurship. It is a moment of pride that 400 women entrepreneurs became 'Lakhpati Didi...