15‑day ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2026’ to commence at Delhi Haat, New Delhi
Summary
- The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will run for 15 days starting tomorrow.
- The fair is being organized at the Delhi Haat complex in New Delhi.
- The event will showcase traditional handicrafts, handloom products and folk art from across India.
- Participating artisans will include craftsmen from the Ministry of Textiles' Craft Development Programme.
- The mela aims to promote indigenous crafts, provide market exposure to artisans and boost cultural tourism.
Key Facts
- · Duration: 15 days
- · Venue: Delhi Haat, New Delhi
- · Organiser: Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles
- · Focus: Handicrafts, handloom, folk art
- · Target participants: Artisans from all states
- · Objective: Preserve heritage and create market linkages
Why it matters
The mela supports the Government's thrust on preserving traditional crafts, generating livelihood opportunities for artisans, and enhancing cultural tourism—key themes in the UPSC syllabus on Art & Culture and Rural Development.
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