SHILP SAMAGAM MELA 2026-Mysuru, Karnataka

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the nine-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds, running from October 11 to October 19. Jointly organized by three national corporations—NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC—the fair features 83 stalls showcasing traditional handicrafts, handloom products, and other goods created by artisans and beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis. The event aims to provide a marketing platform, strengthen market linkages, promote traditional craftsmanship, and support sustainable livelihoods. The Ministry also highlighted the BHARAT TULIP initiative, designed to expand market access for target-group artisans through digital platforms.