The Surajkund Mela Authority has added many new features to the 17th Surajkund Crafts Mela Celebrations.

• The Mela Authority is holding a Painters and Sculptors workshop in collaboration with the College of Art, Delhi from 3rd to 9th February. A children's workshop has also been set up here. Eminent painters and sculptors have been invited to interact with the students. 
• A quiz as also an exhibition on languishing crafts has been organised as part of the event. The exhibition will be held for the entire mela fortnight. A quiz on such crafts will be organised on the 10th of February.
• This year a special platform has been set up for demonstration of crafts techniques. Demonstrations by craftspersons will be held on weekdays. The demonstrations will have great educational value for students arriving to see the Mela. Children coming directly from schools, will be allowed free entry.
• Putting up culture performances in the Natyashala during the day time by the different schools.
• Exposure of handicraft and handloom arts with the special focus on languishing arts in the country through discussions and quiz to be organized by Crafts Museum, New Delhi. 
• Special package for school groups visiting the Mela in which conducted tour and food will be included.