The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati to bring artisans from across the country to showcase handicrafts and handloom products. Scheduled to conclude on October 28, the event features a total of 75 artisans, including 31 women artisans, displaying approximately 40 varieties of products.
The mela aims to provide
marketing support to artisans and beneficiaries associated with the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation, and the National Backwards Classes Finance and Development Corporation.
The Guwahati edition features traditional crafts and handloom products representing different regions of India.
Sajid Akhtar, the Deputy Manager of NBCFDC, stated that artisans from 14 different states are participating in the event.
Visitors can explore a diverse range of crafts from Assam and other states, including Banarasi textiles and Chikankari embroidery. Artisans like Anu Das and Saraswati expressed happiness over the opportunity, highlighting that
government initiatives provide free stalls and support to earn a livelihood.
