 |
| Before and After picture of the newly inaugurated she shed Market shed by Minister Ojing Tasing in Pasighat. |
Pasighat, June 21:
In a major boost to women-led entrepreneurship and rural livelihoods, Minister Ojing Tasing on sunday inaugurated the She Shed (Livelihood Market Shed) at Pasighat, a dedicated marketplace developed by the Panchayat Department, East Siang.
The facility has been created by renovating and repurposing the erstwhile Anchal Samiti Market Shed, transforming a long-neglected public asset into a vibrant community space designed to support local entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood generation.
The inauguration programme was attended by Pasighat East MLA Er. Tapi Darang, Zilla Parishad Chairpersons (ZPCs) of East Siang, Siang and Upper Siang districts, the District Project Development Officer (DPDO) of East Siang, ZPMs, the Chief Councillor and Deputy Chief Councillor of Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), along with members of various Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Developed under the Scheme of Operation and Repair (SOR) at a cost of ₹10 lakh, with an additional allocation of ₹3 lakh from the Own Source Revenue (OSR) of the Zilla Parishad, the project was implemented in convergence with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM).
The Livelihood Market Shed has been established to provide SHGs across East Siang district with a permanent platform to showcase and market their products. The facility will enable women entrepreneurs to sell a wide range of locally produced items, including handloom and handicraft products, bakery goods, processed foods, agricultural produce, and other value-added local products.
Officials stated that the initiative is aimed at improving market access for SHGs, increasing product visibility, and creating sustainable income-generating opportunities for rural women. By providing a dedicated marketplace, the facility is expected to strengthen local value chains and encourage greater participation of women in economic activities.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries described the project as more than just a market shed, emphasizing that it represents a platform for enterprise, self-reliance, and economic empowerment. They noted that the initiative reflects the spirit of the Government’s “Lakhpati Didi” vision, which seeks to transform women into successful entrepreneurs and improve household incomes through sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The newly inaugurated She Shed is expected to serve as a hub for local commerce and innovation, nurturing the aspirations of women entrepreneurs while contributing to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
