MUKTI had participated in Agriculture Fair 2017, an initiative by the Agricultural Development Authority of the West Bengal Government. The fair took place on 24th and 25th January at Raidighi, Mathurapur. The fairground was open to the public from 9 am to 10 pm on 24th January and from 11 am to 10 pm on 25th January. More than 50 stalls were put up in this annual fair.
Several of MUKTI’s projects such as SAM, RTI, MCDF, MIT and Environmental projects participated in this fair. A covered stall of 40’x8′ had been allotted for MUKTI. Officials of the agricultural authority visited MUKTI’s stall and appreciated MUKTI’s various developmental activities. Around 10,000 people visited the stall and expressed their interest in MUKTI’s projects. MUKTI distributed free samples of organic manure and pesticides and provided technical expertise to the interested farmers. MUKTI participated in an agricultural quiz program organized by the authority. SHG (Self-help Group) member Saraswati Chatterjee prepared a large number of soft toys to attract buyers and most items were sold. People showed particular interest in RTI and MIT projects and leaflets were distributed by MUKTI to the interested parties. Participants felt content after participating in the fair. The authority will provide a certificate to MUKTI’s different projects for successful participation in the fair.