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25 February - 1 March 2026; Metal Handicrafts Service Centre, Moradabad
Grandeur of Metalcrafts Showcased in First Edition

Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Chairman, EPCH inaugurated
Handicrafts Expo Moradabad 2026 by lamp lighting
and ribbon cutting in the presence of EPCH COA
Members - Mr. Salman Azam, Mr. Rohit Dhall and
Mr. Naved Ur Rehman; Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Executive
Director, EPCH; Dr. Ravinder Kumar, General Manager,
MHSC and leading exporter members from Moradabad.

EPCH organised Handicrafts Expo Moradabad – 2026 from 25th Following the inauguration ceremony, the dignitaries visited various
February to 01st March 2026 at the Metal Handicrafts Service stalls, interacted with participating artisans and appreciated the
Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. The expo showcased the finest wide array of handcrafted exhibits on display. They lauded the
metal handicrafts from India’s renowned crafts hub, offering an creativity, craftsmanship and dedication of the artisans and
exceptional retail and sourcing opportunity for visitors, retailers encouraged continued efforts to preserve and promote India’s rich
and trade professionals to explore exquisite handcrafted cultural heritage through traditional crafts.
products. It featured a vibrant and diverse range of product lines, Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Chairman, EPCH,
including art metal craft from Moradabad, metal craft from Jodhpur, shared, “the Handicrafts Expo – Moradabad represented our
bell metal craft from Madhya Pradesh, the iconic Thanjavur shield commitment to strengthening the domestic market ecosystem
craft from Tamil Nadu and Dhokra craft from Chhattisgarh.These for handicraft artisans. Moradabad’s metal craft industry has been
were key attractions, offering buyers and visitors an opportunity to the backbone of India’s handicraft exports for decades. Through
experience distinctive regional craftsmanship and export-quality this expo, we created a platform where artisans and
handmade excellence. manufacturers could directly engage with retailers and
The expo was inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Chairman, EPCH, institutional buyers, fostering sustainable business relationships
in the presence of EPCH Committee of Administration Members that would enhance both domestic and export competitiveness.”
- Mr. Salman Azam, Mr. Rohit Dhall and Mr. Naved Ur Rehman; Mr. Dr. Khanna further stated, “such initiatives by the Office of the
Rajesh Rawat, Executive Director, EPCH; and Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles,
General Manager, Metal Handicrafts Service Centre (MHSC), Government of India, and EPCH played a vital role in positioning
Moradabad. India’s handicrafts as premium, design-led products in domestic

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