Shilpotsav 2017, the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society, began at Dilli Haat on November 1 and will go on till November 15.
The event has around 118 stalls where in artisans assisted by the Apex corporations including the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC), National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC).
The range of products in this fair varies from — silk sarees, durries, readymade garments, terracotta products, jute products, dress material, Kashmiri shawls/stoles, leather, cane and bamboo products, hand embroidery, bead products, pearls, imitation jewellery, lakh products, decorative candles and many more.
A daily cultural presentation by renowned performers has been organised from 6 to 8 PM daily.
The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, visited the event to encourage the artisans. The progress of any section of the society depends a lot on financial independence of the section. The Ministry of SJE is working towards empowering marginalised and disadvantaged artisans and in continuance of this Shilpotsav 2017 has been organised every year.