SME Times News Bureau | 15 Oct, 2018
The 6th edition of India International Silk Fair
(IISF) will begin in New Delhi on October 16, with more than 100 exhibitors being
expected showcase their product on the occasion.
Union Minister of Textiles Zubin Irani, will inaugurate the 6th
edition of India International Silk Fair (IISF). Minister of State for
Textiles, Ajay Tamta will also be present on the occasion.
Over 108 exhibitors of silk and blended silk
products manufactured in different parts of the country will display their
produce during the three-day event, organised by the Indian Silk Export
Promotion Council (ISEPC) at Pragati Maidan.
Over 218 buyers from various countries will
participate in the fair. Artisans from Jammu & Kashmir and North East will
showcase their unique products from their region which will be an added
attraction for buyers.
The fair will give a platform to exporters to
display their products and to overseas buyers an opportunity to place orders
and source their merchandize.
The IISF-2018 is expected to generate
business of over USD 20 million for the small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) engaged in producing silk and blended silk garments, fabrics,
accessories and floor covering.
The Central Silk Board is putting up a Theme
Pavilion showcasing the future vision of Indian Silk Industry. The
fair is open for buyers and sellers and invited visitors only.
India is the 2nd largest producer of
silk in the world. The silk industry
is agriculture based and labour intensive
and provides gainful employment to around 8 million
artisans and weavers in rural areas.