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DIVYA KALA MELA-2023

08 Jan,2024 Download Pdf 2 Min Read

Context: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities through National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC, an apex corporation under (DEPwD) is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, ‘Divya Kala Mela’ from 29^th December 2023 – 7^th January 2024 in Surat, Gujrat.

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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has initiated the Divya Kala Mela to economically empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD/Divyangjan).
This event serves as a platform to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans from different parts of the country.
The Divya Kala Mela, Surat is the 12^th one in series starting from 2022 (i) Delhi (ii) Mumbai, 16(iii) Bhopal(iv) Guwahati(v) Indore(vi) Jaipur (vii) Varanasi(viii) Secunderabad (ix) Bengaluru(x) Chennai(xi) Patna.
The showcased products encompass a range of categories, such as Home Décor & Lifestyle, Clothing, Stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, Toys & Gifts, and Personal Accessories like Jewellery and Clutch Bags.
The initiative encourages the promotion of local products, providing an opportunity for everyone to support and buy products made by Divyang craftsmen who exhibit remarkable determination.

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