Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the MSME, KVIC and COIR Pavilions in Hall No. 6 and NSSH Pavilion in Hall No. 5 at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State in the Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Labour & Employment and Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Shri S.C.L Das, Secretary, Ministry of MSME accompanied the delegates. Senior officers from the Ministry of MSME, Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and COIR Board were also present on the occasion.
Following the inauguration, Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State Sushri Shobha Karandlaje visited stalls in the Pavilions and witnessed live demonstration of various traditional manufacturing processes, encouraging the participants and exhibitors.
Highlights of the Pavilions
MSME Pavilion, themed “Vibrant MSMEs, Viksit Bharat”, highlights the role of MSMEs in driving inclusive growth, contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
A total of 292 stalls have been allotted to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as well as Vishwakarmas from across 29 States and Union Territories, showcasing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat as:
More than 67% stalls allotted to women entrepreneurs
More than 34% stalls allotted to SC/ST entrepreneurs
15 stalls allotted to entrepreneurs with disabilities (PwD)
43 stalls feature Geographical Indication (GI) products
15 stalls dedicated to ODOP (One District One Product) items
288 (98%) first-time participants and exhibitors representing Micro Enterprises
More than 25% stalls allotted to Vishwakarmas.
The various segments of products on display include Textiles, Handloom, Handicrafts, Green and eco-friendly products, Products made by Vishwakarmas, Glass & Ceramics, Leather goods, Beauty products, Metal crafts, Games & Toys, Dry fruits, Food products, Coir products and several other unique offerings from across the country.
Coir Board Pavilion observed participation from 31 exhibitors from various parts of the country which depict the skills and craftsmanship of coir workers in producing a variety of unique handicrafts and handmade toys, ornaments, etc. The range displayed at the pavilion also includes traditional coir products like handloom coir mat, mattings, Rubberized Mattress, handicraft coir products, carpets, coir pith, coir geo-textiles, etc.
The fair offers opportunities to entrepreneurs engaged in the Coir sector to showcase their products to a wide range of potential customers, foster B2B and B2C collaborations and create new avenues for growth and self-reliance.
Khadi India Pavilion, based on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ includes 150 exhibitors from various States and Union Territories, exhibiting products of Khadi and Village Industries encompassing 63 Khadi Institutions, 81 units assisted under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and 6 units under Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).
The Khadi India Pavilion supports 101 representatives from SC/ST/OBC communities and 47 women entrepreneurs, exhibiting their products and showcasing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. High-quality Khadi fabrics including silk sarees from Southern states of the country, muslin from West Bengal, Madhubani products from Bihar, Phulkari from Punjab, Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh, herbal & cosmetic products from Uttarakhand and woollen products from J&K and Leh are available for sale at the Pavilion.
National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Pavilion at Hall No. 5 is showcasing products of SC-ST entrepreneurs spread across 35 stalls. The Pavilion has exhibitors from 10 States namely; Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Assam, Karnataka, Punjab, Jharkhand, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Footwear, Sports Goods, Handicrafts, Bamboo products, Food products, machine components and Leather Goods are displayed for sale in the Pavilion.