The mela is conducted every year in the fond memory of former Revenue Minister, Late Jathedar Jeevan Singh Umra Nangal, his son Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Umra Nangal and Sampooran Kaur, who lost their lives in safeguarding the peace of Punjab during the 1984 riots.
The mela preserves and promotes the richness of the cultural heritage and games of Punjab to promote peace and brotherhood.There is a free Health Camp where people can come and avail world class medical treatments and medicines for free.