ITANAGAR, Feb 12: The much-anticipated Handicrafts Exhibition 2025 by the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, Government of Tripura was inaugurated today at the Dorjee Khandu State Convention Centre, I.G. Park, Itanagar. 
Organized under the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) and sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the exhibition has brought together artisans and craftsmen from Tripura, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
Minister of Textile and Handicrafts, Nyato Dukam, extended his gratitude to the Government of Tripura for organizing the event in Arunachal Pradesh. He highlighted that such exhibitions go beyond economic benefits, serving as a platform for artisans to exchange knowledge, share skills, and learn from each other’s craftsmanship. The Minister expressed hope for future collaborations between Arunachal Pradesh and other states, envisioning reciprocal events that would strengthen inter-state cultural and economic ties.
The Handicrafts Exhibition 2025 features 100 stalls, showcasing and selling a diverse range of handcrafted products, including handlooms, traditional crafts, jewelry, and more.
Speaking at the inaugural event, Bikash Debbarma, Minister of Handloom and Handicrafts, Tripura, expressed gratitude to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for facilitating the exhibition in Itanagar. He emphasized the importance of such events in inspiring artisans to continue honing their craft while providing them with a much-needed marketplace for their products. Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Vocal for Local’, Minister Debbarma stated that the exhibition aligns with the national vision of promoting indigenous handicrafts and creating sustainable livelihoods for local artisans.
The event was also attended by R Arun Kumar, Director HHS, Govt of Tripura, Kamal Kant Rathode, Assistant Director (Handicrafts), Handicrafts Service Centre, Itanagar, among others.
The exhibition will be open to the public from February 12 to February 21, offering visitors an opportunity to explore and support traditional Indian craftsmanship.

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