Nawada district's first rural haat market was inaugurated on Thursday in Sitamarhi village, located in the Meskaur block. Rjauli MLA Vimal Rajvanshi ceremonially cut the ribbon to commence the construction work. An amount of ₹23,76,510 has been sanctioned for the construction of this haat, which aims to provide a structured marketplace for local farmers, small entrepreneurs, women associated with Jeevika groups, and local producers to sell their goods.

The proposed rural haat will feature modern amenities such as covered vendor platforms, paver blocks, and other necessary infrastructure. It will facilitate the sale of agricultural produce, livestock, fishery products, and locally manufactured items. Given Sitamarhi's historical and religious significance, this haat is expected to boost local trade and promote tourism activities.

MLA Vimal Rajvanshi stated on the occasion that the rural haat would save farmers from having to travel long distances to sell their produce, thereby increasing their income and strengthening the rural economy. DRDA official Ravi Kumar informed that this is the first rural haat in Nawada district, and similar markets will be developed in other blocks of the district in the future. Several public representatives and social workers, including District Program Officer Vikesh Kumar and BDO Ashwani Kumar, were present at the event.