# Shimla to set up permanent market for self-help groups 2026-08-07T17:38:21+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shimla's district administration plans to build pre-fabricated sale huts along national highways to promote 'Brand Shimla' products from self-help groups (SHGs). Deputy commissioner Anurag Kashyap said the huts will offer local agricultural goods, handicrafts, and FSSAI-compliant food vans serving traditional dishes. The aim is to provide a permanent market for SHGs and boost the rural economy. Each cluster will sell its region's best products, including apples, rajma, red rice, desi ghee, honey, pickles, woolens, and bamboo handicrafts. The Hindustan Times reports that the administration has directed officials to prepare a detailed proposal. The food vans must comply with FSSAI standards to ensure safe, high-quality food for consumers and tourists. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Brand Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, local products, rural economy, self-help groups, Shimla Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shimla-to-set-up-permanent-market-for-self-help-groups/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shimla-to-set-up-permanent-market-for-self-help-groups/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.