Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar today inaugurated the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA in New Delhi this evening. The Mela will provide a dedicated marketing platform to artisans and beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamcharis and persons with disabilities to showcase and market their products to a wider audience. Speaking on the occassion, Dr Kumar said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been organising Shilp Samagam Melas since 2022 and more than 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Karamcharis have benefited from opportunities to exhibit and market their products. The Minister said that with approximately 150 stalls for participating male and female artisans to showcase their handicraft and handloom products under Bharat TULIP and Purple Fest, the initiative brings traditional artisans, creative talent and persons with disabilities together on a common platform to encourage wider market access and equal opportunities for participation. The Mela will remain open to visitors until 15th of this month.
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