In Brief
- Event: Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026
- Dates & Venue: September 26–30, 2026 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
- Objective: Empowering minority communities and promoting cultural activities in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Key Attendees: Inauguration by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju; attended by Deputy CM G. Parameshwara and state cabinet ministers.
The five-day Lok Samvardhan Parv-2026 will take place at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from September 26 to 30. Organised in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, the event aims to promote cultural heritage and support the empowerment of minority communities by bringing together citizens, civil society groups, and government representatives.
The event will be inaugurated on the morning of September 26 by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, alongside State Ministers Priyank Kharge, K.J. George, Zameer Ahmed Khan, and Rizwan Arshad, are also expected to attend.
Throughout the five days, the programme will feature interactive seminars, workshops, cultural performances, and networking sessions designed to strengthen public engagement and highlight ongoing initiatives for minority welfare.