SME Times News Bureau | 15 Sep, 2018
Union Minister of
State for Textiles Ajay Tamta inaugurated the 46th edition of IHGF-Delhi
Fair at India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida on Sunday.
Speaking on the
occasion, Tamta said that this Fair has played a vital role in
increasing exports of handicrafts from the country and has acquired a special
importance for handicrafts sector as overseas buyers find this fair as the most
effective sourcing medium for their requirements and that the Indian exporting
community considers this as the most effective marketing medium for their
merchandise.
Participation by over
3200 exhibitors in this fair and visit of overseas buyers from over 110
countries shows its popularity amongst Indian handicrafts exporters and
importers.
Tamta urged the
handicrafts exporters to take care of the artisans and craftsmen who
are the backbone of this sector.
He further said that
Government of India is not only providing assistance to these craftsmen in the
form of subsidies through various schemes in minimising their expenditure on
health and educational needs of their families but also on transport for
bringing their products to the common facility centres.
He also said
that a portal of Government and handicrafts exporters is being
created to provide more assistance to these artisans for healthcare and
education of their children.
Tamta also urged the
EPCH and exporters to gear up for the Ambiente 2019 to be held in Frankfurt,
Germany, in which India is a partner country.
Overseas buyers from
more than 110 countries are expected to participate in IHGF-Delhi Fair and
source home, lifestyle, fashion and textiles products.
The Fair has the most
extensive range of handcrafted products like home textiles, furnishings,
carpets, decoratives, tableware, furniture, garden & outdoor, bathroom
accessories, spa and wellness, lamps & lighting, Christmas & festive
décor, handmade paper items, fashion jewellery and accessories.
The fair will remain
open till 18th October, 2018.