Nagpur 12 January 2024
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(Divyangjan){DEPwD} under the agies of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, through National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) organizes Divya Kala Mela in Reshimbag ground of Nagpur from 12th to 21st January 2024. This 10 day exhibition will be showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country. ‘Divya Kala Mela’, will be open from 11.00 AM to 9.00 PM and will witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyangjan artists and well-known professionals.
The Divya Kala Mela, Nagpur was inaugurated on 12th January 2024 by Shri Bachchu Kadu, MLA & Chairman Divyang Kalyan State Level Committee, Maharashtra.On this occasion ,Shri Krisha Khopade, MLA East Nagpur, Shri Mohan Mate MLA South Nagpur, Shri Naveen Shah, IFS, CMD, NDFDC, Dr Siddharth Gaikwad, Regional Dy. Commissioner for Divyangjan, Nagpur were present prominently.
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 will be seen together.Around 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 20 states/UTs will be showcasing their products and skills in Nagpur. There would be Products in the following broad categories: Home Décor and lifestyle, Clothing, Stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, Toys and gifts, Personal Accessories – Jewellery, Clutch Bags Paintings etc. 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.
Visitors can also enjoy their favourite foods from various regions of the country at the event.
This is a unique initiative of DEPwDtowards the economic empowerment of PwD/Divyangjan.
The Divya Kala Mela presents a bigger platform for marketing and showcasing the products and skills of Divyangjan (PwD). The Divya Kala Mela, Nagpur is the 13th one in series starting from 2022 (i) Delhi, 2-6 December 2022, (ii) Mumbai, 16th to 25thFebruary 2023, (iii) Bhopal, 12th to 21stMarch 2023, (iv) Guwahati, 11th to 17thMay 2023 (v) Indore, 17th to 23rdJune 2023 (vi) Jaipur29th June to 5th July 2023 (vii) Varanasi, 15thto 24thSeptember,2023(viii) Secunderabad, Hyderabad 6thto 15thOctober 2023(ix) Bengaluru, Karnataka 27th October to 5th November, 2023 (x) Chennai, TN 17th to 26th November, 2023 (xi) Patna 8th-17th Dec. 2023 (xii) Surat 29th Dec.23 to 7th Jan 2024 and Now at Nagpur.
Officials of NDFDC, Officials of CRC-Nagpur, Officials from Saksham Nagpur, Official from Social Welfare Deptt Nagpur, Speech & Hearing students of Schools in Nagpur,prominent NGOs working for Divyangjan and other dignitaries were present during the inaugural programme.
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