Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 6 -
The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair, to be held from February 7 to 23 in Surajkund, Haryana, will begin today. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the fair on February 7 at 10 am. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Tourism and Heritage Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma will be also present on the occasion.
Principal Secretary, Haryana Tourism Corporation and Vice-Chairman, Surajkund Mela Authority, Kala
Ramachandran said the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025 is set to create history this time with
new energy and enthusiasm. She informed that this year's fair will see more participation than ever before at
the national and international level.
Addressing mediapersons at Surajkund Mela Ground, Faridabad, Smt. Ramachandran said the Surajkund
International Crafts Mela has become the world's largest handicraft fair, which preserves India's rich art
traditions and promotes global cultural exchange. Since its inception in 1987, the fair has been playing a vital
role in empowering the livelihood of artisans by providing them a direct market and realizing the resolve of the
Government of India to be "Vocal for Local" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat".