Chandigarh-Punjab’s Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, announced that “Punjab Sakhi Shakti Melas” will be organized across all districts of the state to provide a vibrant platform for women to showcase their skills, creativity, and handmade products. The first mela commenced today, November 26 in Sangrur at the Ranbir College Ground, and will continue till November 30.
These melas are being organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats in collaboration with the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission and the Department of Industries and Commerce.
Starting from Sangrur on November 26, 2025, the “Punjab Sakhi Shakti Melas” will be held across 23 districts until February 2026. The melas will offer a wide array of products, including handicrafts, handloom garments, Phulkari, home décor items, organic food items, honey, spices, detergents, phenyl, and other household essentials. Various food stalls will also attract visitors throughout the event.
Sond stated that these melas aim to provide greater market access to the products crafted by women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, helping them increase their income. The initiative will also create direct linkages between rural producers and urban consumers. Punjab’s vibrant cultural heritage will also be highlighted through these melas, allowing the public to witness Punjabi craftsmanship, art forms, and organic produce from close quarters.
He added that this endeavour of the Punjab Government will not only strengthen women’s economic empowerment but will also help preserve and promote the cultural identity of the state.
*Designated Venues and Dates for the Melas*
The mela in Sangrur is being held at Ranbir College Ground from November 26 to 30, 2025. In Faridkot, the mela will be organized at the Officers’ Club, Sadik, from December 8 to 11, 2025. Bathinda will host the mela at the PUDA Ground near Power House from December 4 to 7, 2025, while Amritsar will hold the event at the Dussehra Ground, Ranjit Avenue from December 8 to 11, 2025.
In Tarn Taran, the mela will take place from December 11 to 14, 2025, followed by Gurdaspur, where the event will be organized at the Old Bus Stand from December 15 to 18, 2025. Fazilka will host its mela at Pratap Bagh from December 26 to 30, 2025.
In Jalandhar, the mela will be held at Virsa Vihar/Desh Bhagat Yadgar from January 7 to 10, 2026. Moga will host from January 10 to 13, 2026, and Sri Muktsar Sahib at Guru Gobind Singh Ji Ground from January 14 to 17, 2026.
Similarly, Ferozepur will hold its mela at SBS College from January 16 to 19, 2026, while Kapurthala will organize it at the New DC Complex from January 19 to 22, 2026. Pathankot will host the mela at Ramlila Ground from January 5 to 8, 2026.
In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), the event will take place at Sector 88 from January 10 to 14, 2026. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar will host at the ITI Dussehra Ground from February 3 to 6, 2026, while Rupnagar (Anandpur Sahib) will organize its mela from February 2 to 5, 2026.
At Fatehgarh Sahib, the mela will be held near Mata Gujri College from January 27 to 30, 2026.
Barnala will host the event at Dana Mandi from January 28 to 31, 2026, and Malerkotla at the District-level venue from January 28 to 31, 2026.
In Ludhiana (Khanna), the mela is scheduled from January 10 to 14, 2026, while Mansa will host the event at the New Grain Market from February 13 to 23, 2026. Patiala will hold its mela at Sheesh Mahal from February 26 to March 2, 2026, and Hoshiarpur will conclude the series with its event at Lajwant Stadium from March 10 to 13, 2026.