According to a press statement issued by FHAN on Thursday, the event will also be supported by Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI), Micro Enterprises Development Program (MEDP), district handicraft associations, among others.[break]
"The event is expected to develop as business hub for the SAARC region´s handicraft entrepreneurs as there will be participation from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan," reads the statement, "There will be 20 participants from Bangladesh and 15 each from India and Pakistan." FHAN is trying to arrange participation of Maldives, Bhutan and Sri Lanka in the event, according to the statement.
"There will 250 stalls of handicraft and 12 pavilions and others individual handicraft booths of pashmina along with Nepali handmade paper, leather products, natural fiber products, wood products, ceramics and many more other handicraft," read the statement.
FHAN has estimated that the fair would draw more than 300,000 visitors. "A turnover of Rs 50 million is expected during the event," read the statement.
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