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Textile Minister unveil 46th edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair


  • Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta on Sunday inaugurated the 46th edition of world’s largest IHGF-Delhi Fair at India Expo Centre and Mart at Greater Noida.
  • Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tamta said that this fair has played a vital role in increasing exports of handicrafts from the country.
  • He said participation by over three thousand 200 exhibitors in this fair and visit of overseas buyers from over 110 countries shows its popularity amongst Indian handicrafts exporters and importers.
  • The fair, IHGF held biannually is organized by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. The Minister urged the handicrafts exporters to take care of the artisans and craftsmen who are the backbone of this sector.
  • He further said that the government is not only providing assistance to these craftsmen in the form of subsidies through various schemes but also on transport for bringing their products to the common facility centers.

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

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