Imphal, Aug. 4 -- Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM) today launched the first 'Rural Roots Market' at Leimapokpam Makha Leikai Community Hall, Nambol, Bishnupur .

The Rural Roots Market hosted by Senmitlon Sinnai Village Level Federation (VLF), witnessed significant public participation. It aims to eliminate middlemen and enable the members of Self-Help Group (SHG) to sell their products directly to customers at wholesale rates.

Secretary of Skill, Labour, Employment & Entrepreneurship N. Bandana Devi, stated that the Rural Roots Market is a long-cherished dream that has now been materialised.

She emphasised that this platform enables SHG members to directly engage with customers, understand their needs, and improve the qua...