Five-day Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026 to be held in Bengaluru from September 26
Bengaluru will host the five-day 'Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026' starting September 26 to promote minority culture and economic empowerment. The event will feature handicrafts, cultural programs, and seminars on integrating artificial intelligence into small businesses.
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Government-led initiatives that combine cultural preservation with modern technological training can help bridge the digital divide for minority artisans.
A five-day ‘Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026’, aimed at promoting cultural activities and empowerment of minority communities, will be held at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from September 26, Minister for Housing, Wakf and Minority Welfare U.T. Khader said on Thursday.
Addressing presspersons, the Minister said the event is being organised in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will inaugurate the event on the morning of September 26. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and Ministers Priyank Kharge, K.J. George, Zameer Ahmed Khan and Rizwan Arshad are among those expected to attend.
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