BRAWFED-BCCI sign MoU to ensure export of Indian handicrafts from Assam to Bhutan; 7th thematic exhibition to be held

New Delhi, Aug 20 (KNN) In order to ensure that export of Indian handicrafts from Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) to Bhutan continues, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Bhutan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCCI).

The MoU was signed by NN Rana Patgiri, Managing Director, Bodoland Regional Apex Weavers & Artisans Cooperative Federation Ltd (BRAWFED) and Chandra B Chhetri, Deputy Secretary General, BCCI in presence of the Chairman, BRAWFED.

During the program, the issue of organizing the 7th Thematic Exhibition on Indian Handicrafts (TEIH) in Thimphu jointly with the BCCI from September 12 to September 16, 2018 was also discussed at the length.

The exhibition will be sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, New Delhi.

Since both BRAWFED and BCCI have several programs lined-up already during the remaining quarter of the year, the partners resolved to organize the 7th Thematic Exhibition on Indian Handicrafts parallel with the Bhutan-India Trade & Investment Promotion Expo and the 4th Agri-Flori Fair 2018 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Formal Diplomatic Relations between Bhutan-India 1968-2018 under separate pavilions.

It was decided to schedule the exhibition from September 12 to September 16, 2018 (5-day event) at the Changlimithang National Stadium Parking Ground, Thimphu.

The 7th TEIH will have 40 standard stalls with a platform for live demonstration by master craftsperson from the BTC and space for thematic display of Indian handicrafts.

BRAWFED will also hold ‘B2B’ meeting during the 7th TEIH as a market promotional program and BCCI shall invite local buyers/stakeholders from Thimphu.

The marketing of the 7th TEIH among potential Indian participants shall be undertaken entirely by the BRAWFED.