The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organising the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi. According to the release, the 15-day event runs until November 15, 2026, and brings together traditional craftsmanship, handloom products, and cultural performances on a single platform.
The Mela features more than 130 stalls showcasing handicrafts, handloom products, and creative works by artisans and beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamcharis, and persons with disabilities. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the event and interacted with participating artisans and stall managers.
Organised around the theme ‘प्रकाश और परंपरा – ज्योति से ज्योति जलाएँ’, the venue includes seven thematic zones offering live craft demonstrations, home decor, textiles, food, and cultural programs. Participating beneficiaries are supported by corporations including NSFDC, NBCFDC, NSKFDC, and NDFDC, which provide free stalls along with travel expenses, daily allowances, and goods transportation facilities.
What it means
- The 15-day Mela is open to visitors at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, until November 15, 2026.
- The event features more than 130 stalls showcasing handicrafts, handloom products, and creative works by artisans from specific communities.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Celebrates India's Cultural Diversity Through Traditional Art, Craft and Cultural Performances”. Read the original release.
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