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feature - 56th IHGF Delhi Fair and Delhi Fair Furniture

Opportunity to access global market Larger participation by exporters attracts

opportunities and create B2B linkages more and more global buyers to source
their requirements from here
The Indian handicrafts
industry not only contributes
IHGF Delhi Fair has grown
significantly to the country's
over the years to become one
economy but also plays a vital
of the most reputed and
role in preserving traditional
successful fairs for products of
skills and promoting
the cottage sector, and there
sustainable livelihoods. The
is a lot of enthusiasm amongst
development of this industry
Shri Piyush Goyal overseas buyers for this muIti-
is in line with Hon’ble Prime
Union Minister of products fair. The continuous
Minister Shri Narendra Modi Smt. Darshana V
Commerce & Industry, efforts of EPCH have helped
ji’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ Jardosh
Consumer Affairs, Food the Indian handicrafts sector
& Public Distribution and ‘Make in India' for the Union Minister of grow, highlighting their
and Textiles, Govt. of World. This fair which will State for Railways exquisiteness and projecting
and Textiles, Govt. of
India involve participation of
India India as a reliable supplier.
around 3,000 Indian
To scale up the progress, I
businesses will provide an exclusive opportunity for
urge all the entrepreneurs and exporters engaged in
handicrafts exporters, primarily MSMEs and skilled
this tor to focus on better quality and design with
artisans, to network with fashion leaders and create
emphasis on technology, marketing and Skill
the necessary B2B linkages. It will also help them
development which are the major areas for
gain access to global market opportunities and
development of the sector. We should also engage
expand their engagement with international
with artisans and producers to help them
markets, thereby benefiting India’s handicrafts
understand the importance of finish and first-rate
sector in general.
product presentation, which would help them get
I would like to congratulate EPCH for their efforts optimum value for their products. I am confident
in oiganizing the 56th edition of IHGF Delhi'Fair that with additions to product range in each series,
and wish it grand success. the fair will continue to achieve greater heights.
Foremost Global Resource for Finest Home Products from India

The fair spread across 16 expansive halls at the plush India
Expo Centre, featuring 3000 exhibitors segregated as per 14
product display segments. Product variations and new collections
were on display, as manufacturers focused on interplay and blends
of raw materials, sustainable crafts and embellished lifestyle
products to cater to various themes. Regional crafts brought to
the fair, unique local cultures and native uses with modern
techniques. Collectively, the fair offered choices that cater to
thoughts and emotions, products with enhanced functionality
that are also easy to maintain and seamless fusions of ethnic
Indian art rudiments with modern techniques. This edition also young entrepreneurs numbering 100+, women led export
focused on artisan crafts from pan India alongside major current establishments amounting to 200+ and integrated design
themes like, sustainability showcased by over 150+ exhibitors, development outcomes to the tune of 30+.

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