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CRPF wives raised Rs 87 lakh from 'mela' organised in Delhi

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

The 'mela' organised under the umbrella of CRPF wives welfare association is conducted to enable the wives of the troopers to productively engage themselves in activities related to self-employment.

The 'mela', which was lapped up by Delhiites, saw a variety of items and designer products being brought from the country-wide formations of the paramilitary which is engaged in anti-Naxal operations and other internal security duties.

"The mela made a profit of Rs 6,34,000 which was double than last year's figure. The funds generated will be used for the welfare of the families of martyr or disabled troops," a senior CRPF official said.

The total business was worth Rs 86,80,000, the official said. The exhibition came to an end today.

  

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First Published: Dec 02 2012 | 7:55 PM IST

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