Surajkund International Crafts Mela

4-Feb-2023: 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela

Inaugurated by the Vice President of India
Held annually in February
Organized by Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism
Collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs
Aims to promote skilled artisans using indigenous technology
Helps counter cheaper machine-made imitations

Theme State for 2023 is North Eastern Region (NER)
NER is an important stakeholder in India’s Look-East & Act-East Policy

Partner country for 2023 is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Union Budget 2023-24 envisages PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman
Helps craftsmen expand the reach and quality of their creations
Other initiatives include Mudra Yojana, One District, One Product and Unity Malls, etc.

2020

1-Feb-2020: President of India Inaugurates 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Surajkund, Haryana today (February 1, 2020).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that occasions such as Surajkund Mela provides ordinary craftsmen and artisans real recognition and value for their skills. It also provides them an excellent opportunity to display and sell their products directly to customers. The Surajkund Mela has saved India's various remarkable craft traditions from extinction. For many craftsmen, artisans and weavers, this fair is major source of their annual income.

The President said that we should be proud of the items made by craftsmen of our country. He reiterated mantra of ‘Buy local for a better tomorrow’. He urged everyone to transform the philosophy of ‘Buy local for a better tomorrow’ into a movement. He said that by using locally manufactured products, we would be able to help the small entrepreneurs in our area to a great extent.

Every year from 1–15 February, a colorful traditional craft festival of India is held in the precincts of Surajkund. This fair was first started in 1987. Traditional craftsmen (artists, painters, weavers and sculptors) from all parts of the country participate in this annual celebration named as the “Surajkund Crafts Mela” or “Surajkund designer’s Village”.

Surajkund Mela provides ordinary craftsmen and artisans real recognition and value for their skills. It also provides them an excellent opportunity to display and sell their products directly to customers.

The Surajkund Mela has saved India’s various remarkable craft traditions from extinction. For many craftsmen, artisans and weavers, this fair is major source of their annual income.