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International Garment Fair opens New
Delhi: Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran inaugurated the 43rd edition
of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) and the first exclusive silk exhibition
'Silk Paradise' here today. More than 200 garment manufacturers and exporters
from Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Jaipur, Pushkar, Tirupur, Mumbai and Kolkata
are participating in the fair. Over 3,000 visitors from 70 countries are expected
to attend this fashion extravaganza. The IIGF is being organised by the International
Garment Fair Association (IGFA), the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC),
the Garment Exporters Association (GEA), the Clothing Manufacturers Association
of India (CMAI), the Apparel Exporters and Manufacturers Association (AEMA) and
the Apparel and Handloom Exporters Association (AHEA). During three-day exhibition,
the Indian garment exporters will launch new range of products, offer special
products, make efforts to strengthen existing markets and explore new markets.
The 'Silk Paradise' is being organized by the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council
(ISEPC) , where 80 participants from all over India are showcasing their product
range in garments, home furnishing, accessories and fabrics.
It is expected that 300 to 400 serious buyers and buying agent will visit the
exhibition and on the spot business of Rs. 200 to 300 crore is expected and in
the short and medium term the business of Rs. 1,000 crore will be generated. Briefing
media persons on the sidelines, Maran said he was impressed by the scale of participation
in these fairs and was happy to learn that in the time of recession these fair
have been able to attract buyers. "What gives me satisfaction is that 20 buyers
from Japan as well as some buyers from Argentina and Uruguay have come for the
first time. This vindicates our 'Look East Policy' and focus on opening of new
market, particularly, in Latin America, Africa and Oceania", he said. He also
said that to maintain attraction, he would be leading a trade delegation to Japan
next week, where he will hold discussion with Government and business, and also
30 textiles and clothing exporters are participating in Japan International Fashion
Fair (JIFF). He added that the silk sector is an important part of Indian textiles.
"It presently contributes Rs. 3,500 crore (2007-08) to Indian textiles and clothing
export and it is expected to rise to Rs. 7,000 crore by 2012," he said. These
exhibitions will run from July 15 to July 17. Union Minister of State for Textiles
Panabaaka Lakshmi was also present. -July
15, 2009 Go
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