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feature - 57th IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring 2024

Fair highlights incomparable diversity and Continuous efforts of EPCH have helped
tradition of Indian craftsmanship handicrafts sector grow, highlighting their
exquisiteness
The fair aligns with the vision
of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri IHGF Delhi Fair has been able
Narendra Modi ji's 'Vocal for to gain recognition across the
Local' and 'Local goes Global,' globe as a unique platform for
representing a commendable showcasing and marketing of
step towards showcasing our products globally. The
products and benefiting India's participating exporters have
handicrafts sector. In this been able to reach out to a
Shri Piyush Goyal
context, the necessity for large number of buyers,
Union Minister of
effective brand marketing Smt. Darshana V
Commerce & Industry, thereby generating business
Consumer Affairs, becomes relevant to instill a Jardosh orders and much needed
Food & Public desire for these products, Union Minister of foreign exchange for the
State for Railways and
Distribution and thereby fostering increased country through this fair.
Textiles, Govt. of India
Textiles, Govt. of India demand. The fair will serve as Their active and larger
an ideal platform for the involvement attracts more and more global buyers
comprehensive showcasing of products and will to source their requirements from here. The
highlight the incomparable diversity and tradition of continuous efforts of EPCH have helped Indian
craftsmanship from India. Such fairs play a crucial handicrafts sector grow, highlighting their
role in strengthening India's position in global supply exquisiteness to carve a niche in the world market
chains, as they enable handicrafts exporters, and project India as a reliable supplier of home,
predominantly MSMEs and traditional practitioners, lifestyle, fashion, furniture and furnishing products.
enhance their market share.

Enthusiasm amongst both exhibitors and buyers

IHGF Delhi Fair has grown over 30 years to become one of the most reputed and
successful fairs and is a boon for the cottage sector manufacturers. I hear there is a lot of
enthusiasm amongst exhibitors as well as overseas buyers for this multi-products fair,
making the event very popular and beneficial for all.
The range of handicrafts and handlooms manufactured in India reflects our cultural
diversity. We have a niche in eco-friendly and heritage backed products alongside those
that are creative, and innovative. This proficiency and extended channelization of
Amrit Raj, IPoS, manufacturing practices are exemplified by unrivalled product innovations and inspiring
Development product displays at IHGF Delhi Fair.
Commissioner
As design development & innovation are key inputs for sustained market growth, we
(Handicrafts),
should engage with artisans and producers to help them understand the importance of
Ministry of Textiles,
Govt. of India fine finish and first-rate product presentation, which would help them get optimum
value for their products.
I am confident that with additions in new product range in each series, the fair will continue to achieve
greater heights. With the hope that the participants would utilize this opportunity to achieve positive business
outcomes and contribute significantly to Indian exports of handicraft products, I wish all the success to the
exhibitors, overseas buyers and the organizers, and to all those associated with this fair.

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