Over 3000 exhibitors in IHGF, Delhi displaying Gifts & Crafts till 18th Oct

New Delhi, Oct 15 (KNN) The 54th edition of IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn’22, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), at India Expo Centre & Mart is underway till October 18.

The event was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, U P Singh, on October 14.

Featuring over 3000 exhibitors for home, lifestyle, fashion, textiles and furniture, who are displaying their products in 12 well-defined categories, the fair will also display regional fares and artisan crafts.

Speaking on the occasion, Singh called this platform, a vital international connect to the Indian handicrafts community, especially the weavers and artisans who contribute significantly to nurture the sector, at the ground level.

“With every visit to this fair I have always seen something new or different, be it in terms of product or workmanship, raw material usage or innovated craft skills. This time I have noticed many sustainable products. I feel sustainability, circularity and traceability are very important for these times and times to come,”he said.

“The fair’s consistent growth is a result of team work and determined efforts of the organizers and exhibitors. We are back to our full capacities. Overseas trade visitors are happy to visit and the mood has been upbeat with the exhibition area aisles resplendent with buyers throughout the day. Initial reactions look good and promising. Fair facilities & a host of services from the organizers’ side are being appreciated too,” said  Avdesh Agarwal, President, Reception Committee, IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2022.  (KNN Bureau)