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The 9-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026, organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, features 83 stalls, including 80 stalls allotted to artisans from 12 states and union territories, with 37 of the artisans being women. The mela began on October 11 at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds in Karnataka. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale visited the mela on October 14, and Union Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant also visited the mela.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of government initiatives in promoting traditional arts and crafts in India, using the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 as a case study.
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How many stalls are featured in the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026?
The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 features 83 stalls, including 80 stalls allotted to artisans from 12 states and union territories.
Consider the following statements regarding Shilp Samagam Mela 2026: 1. The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Culture. 2. The mela features 80 stalls allotted to artisans from 12 states and union territories. 3. The mela began on October 15, 2026, at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds in Karnataka. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the mela was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Fact 1). Statement 2 is true because 80 stalls were allotted to artisans from 12 states and union territories (Fact 2). Statement 3 is false because the mela began on October 11, 2026, not October 15, 2026 (Fact 4).