Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju alongwith Chief Minister Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv, Showcasing India’s Rich Artisanal Heritage

Prelims-testable facts

• 01The Ministry of Minority Affairs is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of minority communities in India.
• 02Lok Samvardhan Parv is a five-day festival showcasing India's rich artisanal heritage, organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in collaboration with Uttarakhand Minorities Welfare and Waqf Development Corporation.
• 03The festival features over 150 artisanal and food stalls, live craft demonstrations, and exhibitions of traditional crafts and regional cuisines from across the country.
• 04Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground, Dehradun, in the presence of Chief Minister Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami.
• 05The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is working with the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', ensuring development for every citizen without any discrimination on the basis of religion or community.
• 06Lok Samvardhan Parv is not a festival only for minorities but a celebration for all Indians dedicated to preserving the country's rich cultural heritage while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Trap alerts

• Most people think Lok Samvardhan Parv is a festival exclusively for minority communities, but actually it is a celebration for all Indians.
• Most people think the Ministry of Minority Affairs only focuses on welfare schemes for minorities, but actually it also promotes and protects their rights.