Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair begins in Greater Noida today

Noida, Mar 15 (KNN) The 55th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) organised by Exports Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) kicks off at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida on March 15, 2023.

The five-day-long fair is hosting exhibitors from over 100 countries showcasing more than 2,000 products in 14 categories, such as handicrafts, home decor, furnishing, and houseware.

Rakesh Kumar, director general of EPCH had earlier said, “The fair brings together products from home, lifestyle, fashion, textiles, and furniture categories under one roof. These products are created by more than 3,000 handicrafts exporters from across the country who are eager to show them to the overseas buying community.”

“Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of the product offerings at the fair, and this time, there is renewed focus on sustainable and eco-friendly crafts created with materials and processes that are environmentally friendly,” he said.

Raj Kumar Malhotra, chairman of EPCH said, “This is because the fair connects Indian manufacturers with suppliers of exquisite products giving attractive prices, different varieties, distinct quality, and new product lines.”

According to Kumar, handicraft exports stood at Rs 33,253 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 28,727.91 crore from April 2022 to February 2023.  (KNN Bureau)