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feature - 56th IHGF Delhi Fair and Delhi Fair Furniture

An established identity in the world market Sector has immense potential for growth

I appreciate the concerted IHGF Delhi Fair has grown over
and sustained efforts of EPCH the years to become one of the
to provide market linkages most reputed and successful
through this fair and fairs for products of the
showcase a wide range of cottage sector, and there is a
newly designed, traditional as lot of enthusiasm amongst
well as contemporary exhibitors as well as overseas
handicraft products being buyers for this multi-products
Smt. Rachna Shah Smt. Amrit Raj, IPoS
produced by our artisans. The fair of the sector, making the
Secretary, Ministry of Development
constant efforts of the Council event, mutually beneficial. EPCH
Textiles, Govt. of India Commissioner
have contributed significantly (Handicrafts), has made sustained efforts in
towards increasing exports of handicrafts and I am Ministry of Textiles, the international market by
sure that this fair too will provide a huge Govt. of India undertaking wide publicity for
opportunity for entrepreneurs and exporters. the fair which has established
its identity in the world market. It is well
Our handicrafts are renowned for exquisite artistic
understood that overseas buyers eagerly wait for this
work reflecting our cultural heritage and rich
fair.
diversity of colours, materials, shapes and motifs. In
order to further accelerate the demand ofour The range of handicrafts and handlooms
products, there is need to focus on innovation and manufactured in India reflects our cultural diversity. I
design development. This would involve emphasis on am hopeful that this fair would result in long term
areas such as skill up-gradation, standardization business relationships creating huge opportunities for
and easier availability of raw materials as well as buyers and sellers. I wish all the success to the
focused brand building. I extend my best wishes to exhibitors, overseas buyers and the organizers, and
EPCH and all the participants for a successful fair. to all those associated with this fair.

Besides, exhibition halls, the Marts at the India Expo Centre categories available here, spoke volumes about the manufacturers’
added to the resource base for buyers. The India Expo Centre craftsmanship, creativity, credibility as well as quality assurance.
also houses the India Manufacturers’ Mart across four levels, These are among India’s leading exporters from its many
replete with visitors’ lounges, open seating areas, exclusive renowned manufacturing centres. Their products are compliant
meeting rooms and supportive facilities. The 100+ product with international regulations and they continue to establish
regular buyer markets across the world. For the last this has stood
as a steadfast pillar in the world of sourcing, creating remarkable
imprints for both domestic as well as overseas customers. With
more than 900 Mart owners and manufacturers converging under
its roof, this sprawling centre has been instrumental in adding
luxuries and charm to countless homes and living spaces
worldwide.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML, said, "with successive fair
editions regular and new buyers are habituating to also visit Mart
exhibitors, as they find their regular suppliers at the same place
every time. This gives the business dealing solidity. I'm happy that
more and more Mart owners have positively come forward to

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