Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurates 21st Divya Kala Mela in Jabalpur
On 19 October 2024, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Union Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela, being held from 17 to 27 October 2024 for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Summary
On 19 October 2024, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela, a fair for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities being held from 17 to 27 October 2024. Based on the 'Vocal for Local' vision, the mela offers Divyang entrepreneurs a platform to showcase and sell products. The last 20 editions generated a combined income of over ₹15 crore and facilitated loans of over ₹12 crore for participating Divyangjan.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 19 Oct 2024
- Place
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Edition
- 21st Divya Kala Mela (17-27 Oct 2024)
- By
- Dr Virendra Kumar
- Past 20 editions
- Income over ₹15 crore; loans over ₹12 crore
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 21st Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated on 19 October 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the 21st Divya Kala Mela is being held at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, from 17 to 27 October 2024.
The Divya Kala Mela held in Jabalpur in October 2024 was which edition?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela in Jabalpur.
According to PIB (19 October 2024), the previous 20 editions of the Divya Kala Mela generated a combined income of over:
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Correct answer: D — ₹15 crore
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the last 20 editions generated a combined income exceeding ₹15 crore and facilitated loans worth over ₹12 crore.