The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 25 October 2026 that the Shilp Samagam Mela is currently underway in Guwahati. Running from 21 October to 28 October 2026, the event provides a platform for 75 artisans, including 31 women, to sell approximately 40 varieties of traditional products directly to the public. The mela aims to empower artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Mitras, and Denotified Tribes by improving their market access and promoting the BHARAT-TULIP initiative for livelihood upliftment.
Key points
- Event dates: 21 October to 28 October 2026 in Guwahati
- Participants: 75 artisans, including 31 women
- Products: Approximately 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft items
- Target groups: SCs, OBCs, Safai Mitras, and Denotified Tribes
- Focus: Promotion of BHARAT-TULIP for marketing and livelihood support
When it applies
- start of Shilp Samagam Mela in Guwahati
- end of Shilp Samagam Mela in Guwahati
- conclusion of first edition of SSM 2026 in Mysuru
Who it affects
- artisans from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes (DNTs)