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Handicrafts Expo - Narsapur 2025 and

Inauguration of Dyeing Unit at ILTC Narsapur

Exquisite Crochet & Lace Creations of India showcased amidst a wide

spectrum of crafts, garner appreciation from trade and consumers alike

Organised by EPCH from 21st to 25th March 2025, at ILTC , Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
Left: Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Steel, Govt. of India,
Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma inaugurates Handicraft Expo - Narsapur
202, in the presence of Dr. Nimmala Rama Naidu, Hon'ble Minister of Water
Resource Development & MLA, Palakol; Shri Bommidi Nayakar, MLA,
Narsapuram; Shri Pitani Satyanaryana, MLA, Achanta; Shri Kothapalli Subba
Rayudu, Chairman, A.P. State Kapu Corporation along with EPCH COA
Members - Mr. K N Tulasi Rao and Mr. Ravi K. Passi; Mr. R K Verma, Executive
Director, EPCH, other senior officials and members from the Andhra Pradesh
at ILTC, Narsapur.

Right: Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Steel, Govt. of India Shri
Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma inaugurated the Dyeing Unit at ILTC Narsapur along
with the other dignitaries during Handicraft Expo Narsapur

Dr. Nimmala Rama Naidu, Hon'ble Minister of Water Resource Development Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Heavy
addressing the gathering during Handicraft Expo Narsapur 2025 Industries & Steel, Govt. of India, addressing the gathering

The Handicrafts Expo – Narsapur 2025 was a landmark event, the Over the course of five days, a dedicated Kid Zone was filled with
first of its kind, bringing together artisans from across India to exhibit fun activities, games, and hands-on craft sessions where children
their products, celebrate Indian handicraft heritage, and create engaged with artisans, learned the basics of traditional crafts, and
significant business opportunities. The fair, open from 11 AM to 8 created their own little masterpieces. The event also featured a
PM everyday, operated as a B2C event, offering ample opportunities wide variety of cuisines and food items, allowing visitors to savor
for retailers and distributors. Visitors had the chance to purchase delicious regional flavors.
authentic handicrafts directly from artisans besides enjoying live Narsapur, a city in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh,
craft demonstrations, varied cultural performances and cuisines.
with the largest concentration of crochet lace artisans in the world,

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