Five-day Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026 to be held in Bengaluru from September 26

The five-day 'Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026' cultural and empowerment event for minority communities is set to take place at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from September 26, announced Housing, Wakf and Minority Welfare Minister U.T. Khader on Thursday. Organized in partnership with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, the inauguration will be presided over by Chief Minister D.K.

Shivakumar and Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on the opening day. Notable attendees include Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and several other ministers.

The event aims to showcase cultural arts, handicrafts, and other products made by minority communities. Around 180 stalls will be set up to display and sell these items from various Karnataka locations. Interested artisans and producers can register for stalls. The exhibition will incorporate seminars, discussions, and interactive sessions on the increasing usage of technology across industries, offering producers information on artificial intelligence and technology adoption to enhance their work and businesses.

Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, the event will also feature cultural and entertainment programs. Minister Khader urged the public to attend in large numbers to ensure the event's success. For more details and stall registration, interested individuals can contact Minority Welfare Department officials or call the helpline at 8277799990.