Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
11th DIVYA KALA MELA-2023 to be inaugurated in Patna tomorrow
Around 100 Divyang Artisans and Entrepreneurs will display their vibrant products at Divya Kala Mela
10 days long Mela will witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists and well-known professionals
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07 DEC 2023 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, at ‘Divya Kala Mela’ from 8-17th December, 2023 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar. The event would present an enthralling experience to the visitors as vibrant products from various parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states, handicrafts, handlooms, embroidery works and packaged food etc. will be seen together.
This is a unique initiative of DEPwD towards economic empowerment of PwD/Divyangjan. The Divya Kala Mela presents a bigger platform for marketing and showcasing the products and skills of Divyang (PwD). The Divya Kala Mela, Patna is the Eleventh one in series starting from 2022 [(i) Delhi, December 2022, (ii) Mumbai, February 2023, (iii) Bhopal, March 2023, (iv) Guwahati, May 2023, v) Indore, Madhya Pradesh vi) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, vii) Jaipur, Rajasthan viii) Hyderabad, Telangana ix) Bengaluru, Karnataka, x) Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Around 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 20 states/UTs will be showcasing their products and skills. There would be Products in the following broad category:Home Décor & Lifestyle, Clothing, Stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, Toys & Gifts, Personal Accessories - Jewellery, Clutch Bags.It will be an opportunity for all to go ‘vocal for local’ and products made by Divyang craftsmen with their extra determination can be seen/purchased.
The 10 Days ‘Divya Kala Mela’, Patna will be open from 10.00 A.M. to 10.00 P.M. and witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists and well-known professionals alongside. Visitors can also enjoy their favorite foods from various regions of the country at the event. The Divya Kala Mela will be inaugurated on 8th December, 2023 at 5.00 P.M. Shri Naveen Shah, IFS, CMD, NDFDC, Officers from Bihar Government, PNB, IDBI Banks Patna, prominent NGOs working for Divyangjan and other dignitaries will be present on this occasion.
Department has grandiose plans to promote the concept, as part of which ‘Divya Kala Mela’ would be organized across country. During 2023-2024, the event will be organized in other cities too.
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