Call it a living show of craftsmanship of the artists of the country. The move launched in Bengaluru aims to economically empower Safai Karamcharis, Persons with Disabilities, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes in the direction of building Viksit Bharat. 

Artisan fairs are being organized across the country to provide market platforms for the products created by artisans belonging to these communities.

The "Shilp Samagam Mela” organized in Bengaluru from September 5 until September 14th. 

It features handicrafts made by women from self-help groups, differently-abled individuals, and safai karamcharis from 13 states, including Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab. Approximately 75 stalls offering handicrafts, sarees, various types of bangles, unique decorative items, and traditional furniture for purchase have been set up.

The fairs provide excellent market opportunities for artisans engaged in handicraft and handloom production. It will offer a platform for vendors from several neighbouring states as well. Moreover, it will enable the general public to purchase unique and traditional items from various states, he said.