IHGF Delhi Fair-Virtual 2020 patronised well
next Spring edition to be a physical show from 13-17 March 2021

The 50th edition of IHGF Delhi Fair concluded after successfully hosting 4360 buyers from 116 countries as well as domestic volume retail buyers and buying agents during its virtual edition from 4-9 November 2020. 1400 leading exporters from various manufacturing hubs and craft clusters of India rose to the occasion setting up their vibrant stalls in 25 virtual halls at the show, confirming to 12 well-defined categories. In addition, around 14 exhibitors from major toy manufacturing clusters displayed their products on the virtual platform.....more

Panel Discussion: Bamboo Handicrafts Marketing, Design & Skilling for Sustainable Development & Livelihood

This Panel Discussion had among panelists (LtoR) Mr. Ravi K Passi, Chairman, EPCH; Dr. Alka Bhargava (IFS), Addl. Secretary, Department of Agricult ure, Cooperation & Farmer Welfare; Mr OP Prahladka, Chairman, HCSSC; Mr. Vishal Dhingra, President, BAA; Ms. Jesmina Zeliang, COA Member, EPCH; Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General, North East Centre of Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR); Mr. Manoj K Das Managing Director, The North Eastern Regional Agriculture Marketing Corporation Ltd. (NERAMAC) & DGM (NEDFI); Mr. Praveen Solanki, Associate Senior Faculty, National Institute of Design; Mr. PJ Aranador, Filipino International Lifestyle Designer from Manila; Dr. Abhinav Kant, Incharge, Bamboo and Cane Development Institute, Agartala (Tripura); Mr. Sonam Tashi Gyaltsen, Product Designer from Sikkim;
Mr. R.K. Verma, Executive Director, EPCH; Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Joint Director, EPCH; and Ms. Amla Srivastava, Head Designer, EPCH.....more

Technical & Skill Training
For Wood Craft, Hand Embroidery, Metal Engraving, Jute Crafts, Art Metalware, Lace Craft, Lambani Embroidery, Wooden Toys Craft

A selection of 40 general category artisans for 5 months Integrated Design & Technical Development Project in Saharanpur and and 30 artisans for 2 months Design & Technical Development Project in Kathputli Nagar, Jaipur of Wooden Toys-Toys Craft; Lacquerware Craft - Channapatna, was organised for 40 SC category artisans; Hand Embroidery - Bareilly, was organised for 40 SC category artisans for 52 days Handicrafts Technical Training Program; Metal Engraving - Moradabad, Tool Kits distributed at 2 Handicrafts Technical Training Programs; Jute Crafts - Barasat, was organised for 20 SC category women artisans for 57 days Handicrafts Technical Training Program....more