Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) Seven unique products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, crafted by five Self Help Groups (SHGs) from Odisha, have been selected for display at the Maldives Saras World Expo 2025.

The event will take place from May 23 to 31.

This year, special products from across India, developed by SHGs under the ODOP initiative of the Union Ministry of Rural Development, will be showcased at the expo.

Among the selected Odisha entries are Pattachitra Ketli and Odisha Pattachitra by the Raghurajpur Producer Group,Pattachitra Bottle by the Naya Patmay Samiti Sambalpuri Shaadi by the Bargarh Handloom and Agri Producer Company Limited, Ikat Shaadi by Ma Mangala SHG, Subarnapur,Dokra Konark Wall Hanging and Dokra Artwork by the Utkal Dokra Craft Producer Group.

These entries will showcase the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Odisha on an international platform.

Both Sambalpuri Shaadi and Ikat Shaadi have received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

All products have been crafted and packaged by women members of SHGs who have been empowered through continuous training, skill development, financial aid, and institutional support provided by the Government of Odisha.

This international opportunity is the result of the vision of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for a self-reliant and progressive Odisha, where rural women are not only financially independent but also globally competitive.

Under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Parvathi Parida and the Lakshpati Didi initiative, over 16 lakh SHG members in Odisha are now earning an annual income of Rs.1 lakh or more.

Official sources stated that this event will play a significant role in providing a global platform for the SHG movement in Odisha.

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