AAI launches AVSAR initiative

To encourage the talent of women, artisans and craftsmen and provide them with the right opportunities, Airport Authority of India (AAI) has taken an initiative to allocate space to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at its airports for selling/showcasing the self-made products of their region.

• “AVSAR” (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region) is an initiative by the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

• It is an opportunity to help the indigent to mobilize their households into functionally effective self-earned groups for self-reliance and self-dependence.

• Under this scheme, an area of 100-200 square feet has been earmarked at each AAI operated airport.

• The space is being allotted to the self- help groups, turn on turn basis, for a duration of 15 days.

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