Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to Host Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysore, Karnataka
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 from October 11 to October 19 at the Mysore Dasara Exhibition Grounds, featuring 83 stalls and 12 participating States and UTs.
- The event is jointly organized by three national corporations under the Ministry: NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC, to provide a marketing platform for artisans and beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment along with its three national corporations: NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC, targeting artisans from SCs, OBCs, and Safai Karamcharis.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of marketing platforms, financial assistance, and digital initiatives like India TULIP in fostering entrepreneurship, market linkages, and economic empowerment among marginalized artisan communities.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Shilp Samagam Mela 2026': 1. It is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment along with its three national corporations: NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC. 2. The primary objective of the event is to provide a marketing platform exclusively for medium and large-scale industrial enterprises. 3. The fair features participation from artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 1 and 3 only
- [C] 2 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through three national corporations (NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC). Statement 2 is incorrect as the fair provides a marketing platform for artisans and beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Safai Karamcharis to showcase traditional handicrafts and handlooms, not medium and large-scale industries. Statement 3 is correct as the event specifically targets artisans and beneficiaries from these marginalized groups.
🏛️ 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.