Ten-day Aadi Bazaar exhibition opens in Visakhapatnam

Visitors exploring the stalls showcasing a wide range of tribal handicrafts, traditional artwork, indigenous products and locally made items from different parts of the country at Aadi Bazaar–2026 in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) chairman Kidari Sravan Kumar on Sunday inaugurated ‘Aadi Bazaar’, an exhibition showcasing the rich tribal heritage, traditional handicrafts and indigenous products from across the country, at the YMCA area on the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Organised by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Aadi Bazaar is being arranged as part of the celebrations marking Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

Around 40 tribal artisans from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other States are participating in the 10-day exhibition and offering visitors an opportunity to explore and purchase a wide range of traditional handicrafts, handlooms, paintings, jewellery, home furnishings and other indigenous products.

The bazaar aims to provide a direct marketing platform for tribal artisans, enabling them to connect with customers, access wider markets and secure fair returns for their products. It also seeks to promote tribal entrepreneurship and preserve traditional art forms, craftsmanship and indigenous knowledge.

The authorities stated that TRIFED has been working towards the socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities through capacity building, skill development and the promotion and marketing of tribal products, thereby creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for tribal artisans and producers. The exhibition also provides an opportunity for people to understand the diverse cultural traditions and craftsmanship of tribal communities from different parts of the country. Visitors can interact directly with artisans, learn about their products and support tribal livelihoods by purchasing their creations.

The exhibition will remain open to the public until November 24.