Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurates the 29th Divya Kala Mela in Chandigarh
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th Divya Kala Mela, a fair of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs, at the Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh, on 14 February 2026.
Summary
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th Divya Kala Mela, a fair of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs, at the Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh, on 14 February 2026. The Chandigarh Mela has about 75 stalls, with a Rozgar Mela for Divyangjan on 19 February and a 'Divya Kala Shakti' cultural presentation on 21 February. So far, Divya Kala Melas have been held at 28 locations with about 2,362 Divyang entrepreneurs, generating income of over ₹23 crore. The Minister cited the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan as the foundation for accessibility and dignity.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 14 February 2026, Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh
- Inaugurated by
- Dr Virendra Kumar, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister
- Edition
- 29th Divya Kala Mela; about 75 stalls
- Side events
- Rozgar Mela (19 Feb); Divya Kala Shakti (21 Feb)
- So far
- 28 locations; about 2,362 Divyang entrepreneurs; income over ₹23 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 29th Divya Kala Mela inaugurated on 14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh
Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th Divya Kala Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh.
The Divya Kala Mela, whose 29th edition opened in Chandigarh in February 2026, is a platform for:
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Correct answer: B — Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs
The Divya Kala Mela links the products of Divyang (persons with disabilities) artisans and entrepreneurs to markets.