6th Lok Samvardhan Parv inaugurated in Dehradun to showcase artisanal heritage and support minority artisans
The Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Uttarakhand government jointly opened the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun as a platform for minority artisans, weavers and craftspersons.
AI generated- Lok Samvardhan Parv is a Ministry of Minority Affairs platform for artisans, weavers, craftspersons and entrepreneurs.
- The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated at Parade Ground, Dehradun, on 11 July 2026.
- The Government of Uttarakhand partnered with the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the Dehradun edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv.
- The release links the Dehradun edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv with the PM VIKAS Scheme.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Government of Uttarakhand inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground, Dehradun. The event is a livelihood-and-culture platform for minority artisans, weavers, craftspersons and entrepreneurs, and it also tests how far market access can be built through state-supported fairs and training sessions.
What happened
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the five-day festival on 11 July 2026 in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Uttarakhand Minister for Minority Welfare Khajan Dass. The festival remains open to the public at Parade Ground, Dehradun, from 11 to 15 July 2026, between 11:30 AM and 9:00 PM.
UPSC may ask how exhibitions, market linkages and skill support translate into sustainable livelihood outcomes for minority communities, and what role cooperative federalism plays in such schemes.
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