Vice-President inaugurates 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela; Egypt partner country
On 31 January 2026 Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, with Egypt as partner country and UP and Meghalaya as theme states.
Summary
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan opened the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela at Faridabad, Haryana, on 31 January 2026. The fair brings together artisans from India and more than 30 countries. Egypt is the partner country this year, while Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are the theme states. The Vice-President linked the fair to Atmanirbhar Bharat and schemes such as PM Vishwakarma.
Key facts
- Edition
- 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela
- Place
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Inaugurated by
- Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, 31 Jan 2026
- Partner country
- Egypt
- Theme states
- Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya
- Participation
- More than 30 countries
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which country was the partner country of the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela (2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Egypt
PIB: The Vice-President welcomed Egypt, the partner country for this year's Mela.
Which two states were the theme states of the 39th Surajkund Crafts Mela inaugurated on 31 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya
PIB: The theme states were Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya.
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is held in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Faridabad
PIB: The 39th Mela was inaugurated at Faridabad, Haryana.