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th Sustainable Development, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” The 40 edition of IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2015 was th th written by Dr. S.K.Panda, Secretary Textiles was held at India Exposition Mart Limited from 14 to 18

released by HMOST. October 2015. The fair was inaugurated by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles (I/C), Govt. of India, by lighting traditional lamp, followed by ribbon cutting & release of fair directory in the presence of Guest of Honour Dr. S.K. Panda, Secretary Textiles, Mrs. Vimla Batham, MLA from Noida Mr.Rama Raman, Chairman, GNIDA, Shri Alok K u m a r , D e v e l o p m e n t C o m m i s s i o n e r (Handloom/Handicrafts), Mr. D. Kumar, Chairman, EPCH, members of the trade, Ministry Officials, overseas buyers, journalists, participants, press & media.

Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles (IC), Govt. of India, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar in his inaugural address said that our textiles & handicrafts sector have achieved a significant position today, attracting buyers from all parts of the world. Our products are unique & our signature crafts find no parallel in the world. HMOST congratulated EPCH for successfully conducting IHGF fair by expanding display area & bringing in more exhibitors as well as products under IHGF banner.

Dr. S.K. Panda Secretary Textiles, in his address congratulated EPCH for creating additional halls in record time to accommodate more exhibitors. Secretary also congratulated the industry for its commendable growth of 17-18% annually & urged the exporters to work towards “inclusive growth” involving all segments of the value chair so that livelihood of the artisans who are backbone of the sector can be improved.

According to EPCH more than 2750 exhibitors have displayed their products in 15 segment halls across 1,90,000 sqm including 456 new exhibitors.

HEPC has participated in this fair under National Handloom Development Program of O/o. Development Commissioner for Handloom,

In the inauguration ceremony a special publication Ministry of Textiles with 13 member exporters “Promotion of Handicrafts for Inclusive & besides Central Promotion stand for HEPC. EPCH

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has provided only 10 booths in main Hall & interested to participate in the next edition in Main Hall remaining 4 booths in Mart Area against our request through HEPC. of 16 booths.

During the fair Fashion show & Seminars have been The participants have displayed Handloom Rugs, organized.Bathmats, Dhurry, Throw, Placemats, Gloves,

The publicity brochures & IIHF 2016 brochures Potholders, Cushion Cover, Table Linen, Woolen Rugs, were distributed from Central promotion stand of Cushion, Bags, Poufs Tapestry & Bed sheets, Scarf, stoles,

th the Council & mobilized participants for 6 edition Shawls, Fabrics, etc.of India International Handwoven fair (IIHF) to be As per the feedback received from our participants

th held at Chennai during 9-11 March 2016. Further, 143 business visitors visited them & placed spot all participants were briefed about IIHF & orders worth of Rs.1.03 crore & made enquiries mobilized new members as well as motivated worth of Rs.3.02 crore. exhibit ing members to renew/restore their

All the member exporters participated through the membership. Council have expressed their satisfaction over the

The next IHGF Delhi Fair, Spring will be held during business generated, and almost all of them are 20-23rd February 2016

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