Ministry of Textiles organises Toys Fair in Varanasi from May 27-30

Varanasi, May 28 (KNN) Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles in association with Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is hosting the first Regional Toys Fair in Varanasi from May 27-30. 

The fair is taking place at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul Trade Facilitation Centre & Museum.

Mridula Jaiswal, Mayor of Varanasi inaugurated the event in the presence of Shantmanu - Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), R. K. Verma – ED, EPCH.

Shantmanu, DC Handicrafts said that such initiatives by their department will help in realising the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to promote ‘Handmade in India’ especially for items such as toys with a thrust on ‘Make in India’ initiative.

In his address, said that around 100 toys exhibitors from 13 states are exhibiting their products and craftsmanship during the three days fair. 

Indian Toys Industry is estimated to be USD 1.5 billion making up 0.5 per cent of global market share. 

The toy manufacturers in India are mostly located in NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and clusters across central Indian states.   (KNN Bureau)