Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Delhi Haat INA: over Rs 88 lakh in sales, fair open till 15 November

The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is being held at Delhi Haat INA. According to information shared by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the fair had recorded sales of Rs 88,36,416 till 12 November 2026. A senior official of the Ministry said this sale was made collectively by the four national corporations under the Ministry.

Till when and where

The fair will continue at Delhi Haat INA till 15 November 2026. It is a 15-day fair organised by the Ministry. Its theme is ‘Prakash aur Parampara - Jyoti se Jyoti Jalayein’.

What visitors will find

More than 130 stalls have been set up at the fair. These display traditional handicrafts, handloom textiles, traditional clothing, decorative items, handmade accessories, lamps and home decor products. The fair is divided into seven thematic zones - Kala Aangan, Prakash Chowk, Puja Path, Sajawat Bazar, Gharana, Swad Chowk and Manch. Visitors get to see traditional crafts, festive decoration, regional food traditions and cultural performances.

Evening programmes

Cultural programmes are held in the evening. Artists from different states present traditional music, folk dance and regional performances. According to the Ministry, these programmes are drawing large audiences.

What artisans get

The Ministry said the fair gives artisans and beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, sanitation worker communities and persons with disabilities a chance to show their skills and connect directly with buyers. To ensure wide participation, the Ministry provides free stalls, travel expenses, daily allowance and transport of goods. This reduces the financial and logistical burden on artisans.

Since when has this been held

The official said the Ministry has been organising Shilp Samagam melas for artisans from beneficiary communities since 2022. These initiatives have given more than 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and sanitation worker communities a platform to display and market their products. The Ministry also links artisans to market platforms such as Bharat Tulip and e-commerce opportunities, and the Purple Fest celebrates the creativity and contribution of persons with disabilities.