The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 20 October 2026 that the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will begin in Guwahati, Assam, on 21 October. The event, running until 28 October, allows 75 artisans—including 31 women—to showcase and sell approximately 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft products. It specifically supports artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Mitras, and Denotified Tribes to improve their market access and livelihoods. The mela will be open to the public at Farm Gate, Khanapara, from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Key points
- Dates: 21 October to 28 October 2026
- Location: Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati
- Participants: 75 artisans (including 31 women)
- Products: Approximately 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft items
- Focus: Promoting BHARAT-TULIP for marketing through physical and e-commerce channels
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-20, dated 20 October 2026.
- start of Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati
- end of Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati
Who it affects
- artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes (DNTs)