Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Inaugurates Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati to Empower Artisans
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the 8-day 'Shilp Samagam Mela 2026' in Guwahati, Assam, marking the second such fair in the 2026-27 series.
- The event features 75 artisans, including 31 women, showcasing around 40 varieties of traditional handicrafts and handloom products to boost market access and entrepreneurship.
- The fair promotes the 'PM-TULIP' initiative (Traditional Artisans' Upliftment and Livelihood Programme) and supports beneficiaries linked to three national corporations: NSFDC, NSKFDC, and NBCFDC.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide marketing support to artisans associated with NSFDC, NSKFDC, and NBCFDC, while promoting the PM-TULIP initiative.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the significance of market-oriented interventions and digital platforms in empowering marginalized communities, Scheduled Castes, OBCs, and Safai Mitras through traditional craft preservation.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Shilp Samagam Mela 2026': 1. It is organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles. 2. The fair promotes the 'PM-TULIP' initiative aimed at facilitating the marketing of products made by traditional artisans through physical and e-commerce platforms. 3. The event supports beneficiaries linked with corporations operating under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, such as NSFDC, NSKFDC, and NBCFDC. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Culture or Textiles. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the fair promotes the PM-TULIP initiative for artisan marketing and supports beneficiaries linked to national corporations like NSFDC, NSKFDC, and NBCFDC under the Ministry.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.