CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Guwahati: An eight-day Shilp Samagam Mela has opened at Farm Gate, Khanapara, bringing together 75 artisans, including 31 women, to display handloom and handicraft products. The fair began on October 21 and continues until October 28, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said.
Visitors can attend between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The participating artisans represent different parts of India, including the North-East, and are displaying about 40 varieties of products.
The event provides a direct-sales platform for artisans associated with the ministry's three national development corporations. Its focus includes artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Mitras and Denotified Tribes.
Officials said the fair also promotes BHARAT-TULIP, a programme intended to connect traditional artisans with physical and online markets. Alongside product sales, the event provides information on relevant ministry schemes and opportunities for artisans to meet prospective customers.
Photos: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment / PIB.
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