Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Mela Records Approximately ₹35 Lakh in Sales, Reflecting Strong Public Response and Growing Market Opportunities for Artisans
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 05 NOV 2026 9:32PM by PIB Delhi
The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026, being organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, witnessed an important visit by the Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant, this evening.
He was accompanied by Chairman cum Managing Director National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) Shri Prabhat Tyagi, DGM NSFDC Rajnish Bankar, and other officers of the Ministry.
Shri Sudhansh Pant toured and inspected the stalls exhibiting Ministry’s continued commitment towards promoting the entrepreneurial capabilities of artisans and beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamcharis and persons with disabilities by providing them with an accessible platform to showcase and market their products.
Shri Pant said the Shilp Samagam Mela has emerged as an important platform for connecting traditional artisans and entrepreneurs with consumers, creating market linkages and strengthening livelihood opportunities.
He said the Mela showcases a diverse range of handicrafts, handloom products, traditional textiles, festive decorations, lamps, home décor items and other indigenous products through more than 130 stalls.
Shri Pant said the Ministry has been organising Shilp Samagam Melas since 2022. Through these fairs, more than 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Karamchari communities have benefited from opportunities to exhibit and market their products.
The Secretary said Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will continue at Dilli Haat, INA, until November 15, 2026. He appealed citizens, families and visitors to explore the diverse range of traditional products, appreciate the craftsmanship of participating artisans and support their efforts towards entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and self-reliance.
A senior official in NSFDC said the Mela has witnessed encouraging sales since its commencement, reflecting the enthusiastic response of visitors and the growing appreciation for products crafted by beneficiary communities.
As per the consolidated sales figures of the four participating corporations, namely NSFDC, NBCFDC, NSKFDC and NDFDC, total sales of ₹29,86,110 were recorded between November 1 and November 4, 2026, the Official said.
With an additional sale of approximately ₹5 lakh thereafter, the cumulative sales have reached approximately ₹34.86 lakh as of now, demonstrating the positive market response to the products showcased at the Mela, he added.
Organised around the theme ‘प्रकाश और परंपरा – ज्योति से ज्योति जलाएँ’, the 15-day Mela brings together India’s rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship through seven distinct thematic zones, he added.
He said these include कला आँगन, प्रकाश चौक, पूजा पथ, सजावट बाज़ार, घराना, स्वाद चौक and मंच, offering visitors a comprehensive experience of India’s artistic, cultural and culinary diversity.
The Official said the Mela also provides an opportunity for artisans to expand their market reach through initiatives such as Bharat TULIP, which connects artisans with e-commerce platforms, and Purple Fest, which celebrates the creativity and capabilities of persons with disabilities while promoting inclusion and equal opportunities.
He said the participating beneficiaries are supported by the Ministry’s apex corporations, including the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC), National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) and National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC). The Ministry facilitates their participation by providing free stalls, travel expenses, daily allowances and transportation facilities for their goods, he further said.
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