42nd edition of India Carpet Expo unveiled at NSIC Ground, Okhla
Upendra Prasad Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, took an overview of the preparations and mentioned that, "this flagship event is a one-stop destination for handmade carpets serving the discerning needs of contemporary buyers, users and connoisseur of finest handcrafted Indian carpets and other floor coverings. This expo is held to 'promote and amplify the cultural heritage and weaving skills' of Indian handmade carpets and other floor coverings amongst the visiting overseas carpet buyers."
On the occasion of curtain raiser of the Indian Carpet Expo, UP Singh said that two days back Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet already congratulated the weavers and exporters for completing the export target of USD 400 billion before the year ending and expressed that in total exports our textile industry will be on 3rd position which was earlier on 6th position.
PM Modi and CIM Piyush Goyal are big admirers of handicrafts and PM gave the slogan 'My Handloom, My Handicraft' to promote Indian handmade carpet industries. Upendra Prasad Singh said, "we not only managed to survive in the pandemic time but also explored the possibilities for an increase in exports. Handmade carpet is a product which can be assessed by touch and feel. It is hoped that this expo will provide the opportunity for a voluminous increase in the exports."
Shantmanu, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, stated, "India Carpet Expo 2022 is an ideal platform for international carpet buyers, buying houses, buying agents and Indian carpet manufacturers & exporters to meet and establish long-term business relationship. India Carpet Expo has received overwhelming response from the member exporters and 200 exhibitors from major carpet producing belts, showcasing their latest products in the expo."
Umar Hameed, Chairman, CEPC stated, "We are envisaging a business generation and also potential enquires from the fair. Carpet Export Promotion Council extends its invitation to more than 4,000 overseas carpet importers from all over the world to visit the expo which is an excellent opportunity to choose from finest collection of latest designs and diverse range of products from entire India, at one place."
Umar Hameed also informed that CEPC received registration from 350 carpet importers across 56 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the USA etc. The buyers from new member countries like Azerbaijan, Mauritius, Qatar, Bolvia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan are also attending the mega expo. CEPC is not only inviting and incentivizing the wholesale buyers but is also providing a 2-night complimentary stay in hotel at New Delhi for attending India Carpet Expo.
India is the world's largest exporter of Handmade Carpets, Rugs, Druggets and other floor coverings. India Carpet Expo has established a niche in itself in the carpet promotion and exhibition. As a sourcing platform for the buyers from all over the world, this expo hosts about 200 manufacturers & exporters from key carpet-producing areas. It is to be noted that Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Panipat, Bikaner and Srinagar are also exhibiting their wide range of handmade carpets, rugs, durries and other floor coverings at this expo.
