9 Days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Concludes In Mysuru Karnataka

The nine-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 concluded at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds in Mysuru, Karnataka. Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the mela provided a marketing platform for traditional handicraft and handloom products made by beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis, including artisans supported by NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC. The event featured 83 stalls (including 80 for artisans, with 37 women artisans) representing 12 States and Union Territories. The initiative aims to strengthen market linkages, create sustainable livelihoods, promote traditional craftsmanship, and disseminate information about government schemes. Additionally, the Ministry introduced the BHARAT TULIP program to expand digital market access for these target groups.