Siliguri, 01st November: Hasta Shilpa Mela commenced at Paschim Banga Shilpi Haat in Kawakhali, Siliguri, on Saturday, under the initiative of the state government’s Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Textiles. The fair will continue until November 15.
Artisans from various districts of North and South Bengal have gathered at the fair to showcase a wide range of handcrafted products made by them.
The fair was inaugurated by Minister Dipak Barman in the presence of MoS and Matigara-Naxalbari MLA Anandamay Barman.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dipak Barman said that 141 artisans are participating in this year’s fair, of whom nearly 100 belong to different districts of North Bengal.
He further highlighted that the initiative aims not only to bring traditional Bengali handicrafts to a wider market but also to strengthen their packaging, branding and marketing. Special emphasis is being placed on promoting Bengal’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products in both national and international markets.
