22nd Divya Kala Mela at India Gate ends with record sales of over ₹3.5 crore
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities closed the 12–22 December fair with 'Divya Kala Shakti' at Kartavya Path, and NDFDC launched a loan app.
Summary
The 22nd Divya Kala Mela, held at India Gate, New Delhi, from 12 to 22 December 2024, concluded on 22 December with record sales of over ₹3.5 crore, according to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). The closing day featured 'Divya Kala Shakti', a cultural programme of Divyang artists at Kartavya Path. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) launched a new mobile app to give Divyang entrepreneurs easier access to loans. Outstanding stalls and Divyang entrepreneurs were given awards.
Key facts
- Edition
- 22nd Divya Kala Mela
- Venue and dates
- India Gate, New Delhi, 12–22 December 2024
- Sales
- Record, over ₹3.5 crore
- Closing programme
- 'Divya Kala Shakti' at Kartavya Path
- New app
- NDFDC mobile app for loans to Divyang entrepreneurs
- Organiser
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the 22nd Divya Kala Mela, which concluded on 22 December 2024 with record sales, held?
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Correct answer: D — India Gate, New Delhi
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): the 22nd Divya Kala Mela was held at India Gate, New Delhi, from 12 to 22 December 2024.
Which organisation launched a new mobile app for loans to Divyang entrepreneurs at the close of the 22nd Divya Kala Mela?
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Correct answer: B — National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) launched its new mobile app for seamless access to loans for Divyang entrepreneurs.
Where was the cultural programme 'Divya Kala Shakti', marking the close of the 22nd Divya Kala Mela on 22 December 2024, held?
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Correct answer: B — Kartavya Path, New Delhi
PIB (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): DEPwD hosted the cultural programme 'Divya Kala Shakti' at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, which also marked the conclusion of the Divya Kala Mela.