India International Silk Fair - 2018 begins in New Delhi

India International Silk Fair - 2018 begins in New Delhi

India International Silk Fair - 2018 begins in New Delhi

Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, will inaugurate the 6th edition of India International Silk Fair (IISF) in New Delhi on October 16, 2018.

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India is the 2nd largest producer of silk in the world. The silk industry is agriculture based and labour intensive and provides gainful employment to around 8 million artisans and weavers in rural areas.
 

The fair will give a platform to exporters to display their products and to overseas buyers an opportunity to place orders and source their merchandize.

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The IISF-2018 is expected to generate business of over USD 20 million for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in producing silk and blended silk garments, fabrics, accessories and floor covering.