The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 17 October 2026 that it is organizing the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds. The event, which runs from 11 October to 19 October 2026, provides a marketing platform for artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis to sell traditional handicrafts and handloom products. The Ministry provides participating artisans with free stalls and support for travel, meals, and transportation. This initiative aims to strengthen market linkages and economic empowerment for disadvantaged communities.
Key points
- Event dates: 11 October to 19 October 2026 in Mysuru, Karnataka
- Features 83 stalls, with 80 allotted to artisans, including 37 women
- Artisans from 12 States and Union Territories are participating
- Ministry provides free stalls and support for travel, meals, and transport
- Future fairs proposed for Guwahati, New Delhi, Jodhpur, and Lucknow
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-17, dated 17 October 2026.
- Visit of Union Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant to the Mela
- Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru
- Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru
- Proposed fair in Guwahati
- India International Trade Fair 2026
- Surajkund Mela
Who it affects
- participating artisans