NEW DELHI, November 11: The ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, has recorded cumulative sales of approximately Rs 73.49 lakh between November 1 and 10, reflecting public demand for products made by artisans from beneficiary communities.
An official spokesperson of the ministry of social justice told Kashmir Convener that the 15-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, features more than 130 stalls showcasing traditional handicrafts, handloom products, textiles, lamps, festive decorations, home décor items and other indigenous creations.
The sales were recorded by four national corporations under the Ministry: 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).
A senior Ministry official said the sales figures reflected the response from visitors and the market opportunities available to products made by beneficiary communities.
Organised under the theme ‘Prakash aur Parampara – Jyoti Se Jyoti Jalaayein’, the Mela is divided into seven thematic zones covering traditional crafts, festive decorations, home décor, cultural products and regional cuisine.
Daily cultural programmes at the venue’s Manch feature folk dances, traditional music and regional art forms performed by artists and troupes from different states.
The event provides a marketing platform for artisans and beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamchari communities and persons with disabilities to display their products and interact directly with consumers.
The Ministry facilitates their participation by providing free stalls, travel expenses, daily allowances and transportation for goods. It also promotes wider market access through platforms such as Bharat TULIP, which connects artisans with e-commerce opportunities.
Since 2022, the Ministry has organised Shilp Samagam Melas, providing more than 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Karamchari communities opportunities to exhibit and market their products.
The current edition will continue at Dilli Haat, INA, until November 15. (PIB)
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