Union Minister of State Shri Ramdas Athawale Visits Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA

Union Minister of State Shri Ramdas Athawale visited the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat INA to promote the livelihoods of artisans from marginalized communities.

• The Mela is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and runs from November 1 to November 15, 2026.
• Approximately ₹37.90 Lakh in total sales were recorded by participating corporations between November 1 and November 5, 2026.
• The event features seven thematic zones: कला आँगन, प्रकाश चौक, पूजा पथ, सजावट बाज़ार, घराना, स्वाद चौक, and मंच.
• Over 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamchari communities have benefited since 2022.
• Beneficiaries are provided with free stalls, travel expenses, daily allowances, and transportation facilities.