NEW DELHI – 1 Nov, 2026 The 15 day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will be organized at Dilli Haat, INA in the National Capital, from tomorrow until November 15, 2026. The Mela is being organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment.
On 2nd November Monday, the Mela will be formally inaugurated by Dr Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment.
Ms V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Shri Prabhat Tyagi, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), Shri Ashutosh Jain, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) besides other senior officers and officials of the Ministry, will be present on the occasion.
Themed ‘ प्रकाश और परंपरा – ज्योति से ज्योति जलाएँ ’ , the event will celebrate India’s traditional crafts, festive lighting and cultural heritage through artisan products, live craft demonstrations and cultural programmes.