New Delhi, Sept 24 (KNN) The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) in association with the Indian mission in Guatemala is organizing a Made in India - Trade Show Exhibition on Indian arts & crafts in Guatemala City from September 22-24.

Ten National master craft persons and exporters from across India are showcasing a variety of handcrafted products like home décor, home furnishing, carpets, furniture, lamps etc at the India Pavilion inaugurated by the Vice President of Guatemala.

Speaking about the ongoing exhibition, Raj Kumar Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH said "This trade show exhibition on Indian arts & crafts will provide a viable business option to the exhibitors and buyers."

“It is expected that the Made in India - Trade Show Exhibition on Indian arts & crafts in association with Indian Missions will enhance trade and people to people relations in the Latin American region,” he said.

Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Guatemala said “this is an opportunity to portray the diversity of India, which the world appreciates. This will also be an opportunity to present India's abundant skills, competitive edge and adherence to quality compliances to the world.”

EPCH is a nodal agency, promoting exports of handicrafts from the Country to various destinations of the world and projecting India’s image abroad as a reliable supplier of high-quality handicrafts goods & services.

The Handicrafts exports during the year 2021-22 were Rs. 33253.00 Crores registering a growth of 29.49 per cent in rupee terms & 28.90 per cent in dollar terms over the previous year. However, exports of Handicrafts to Latin America are Rs. 682 crores (USD 92 million) in the year 2021-22.  (KNN Bureau)