Economic Press Release No. 1

INDIA CARPET EXPO, 23 - 26  February, 2010, New Delhi and EXHIBITION-CUM-BUYER SELLER MEET, 27 -  28  February, 2010 at Jaipur.

The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is organizing the 16th  India Carpet Expo from  23-26 February, 2010 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and an Exhibition-cum-Buyer-seller Meet, from 27-28 February, 2010 at Jaipur.

India Carpet Expo expects a large number of visitors from overseas carpet buyers from around the world.    At the Expo, Indian manufacturers and exporters from Bhadohi-Mirzapur, Srinagar, Panipat, Jaipur, Agra etc. will show case the range and variety of traditional oriental carpets and rugs – from antique to modern, the  innovative to contemporary designs including the prized home made carpets. The Expo shall provide a single window for Canadian carpet importers, exporters and buyers – both wholesalers and retailers – a one stop shop for all their needs. 

CEPC is extending ‘an attractive package of privileges’ to ‘selected-buyers’ from Canada.  

Ø        The Buyers will be provided complimentary Hotel accommodation for 2 nights at New Delhi (room rent including breakfast only)
Ø         Reimbursement or subsidy on International return air fare for travel up to New Delhi by Economy Class limiting to US$ 700 for Canadians.
Ø         The Overseas Buyers attending the Buyer Seller Meet at Jaipur, shall be given an additional US $ 125, besides complimentary hotel accommodation for one night (Room rent with breakfast) at Jaipur.

This package is valid for selected buyers limited to one person per company.  All those Canadian buyers (retailers / wholesalers) desirous of visiting the Expo are requested to get themselves registered with the Council by sending their ‘Registration form duly filled in before 15 January, 2010. The buyers can also submit their registration on-line through council’s website, www.indiancarpets.com.    CEPC will decide and communicate directly to the ‘selected’ Canadian buyers. The registration form is also attached.

Contact details for the Indian Carpet Expo:
Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta
Executive Director-cum-Secretary
E Mail: cepc@airtelmail.com