Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurates Special Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale at India International Trade Fair (IITF), New Delhi

Key Points

1. Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Special Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale at IITF, New Delhi on November 18, 2025.
2. The theme of this year’s pavilion is “Vastra Kala: Bharat ki Virasat”.
3. The exhibition is scheduled from November 14 to 27, 2025, and is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
4. The pavilion features 200 stalls representing 29 States and Union Territories showcasing 53 distinct crafts.
5. The exhibition is managed by the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC).
6. The pavilion includes live demonstrations of Kani weaving and Sajni embroidery.
7. The exhibition features distinguished master artisans, including 1 Padma Shri awardee and 4 Sant Kabir awardees.