Week-long Ekam Fest begins in New Delhi

A week-long Ekam Fest began in New Delhi yesterday to promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs.

Around 80 Divyang entrepreneurs, artisans and organizations from 18 States and Union Territories are displaying products and various crafts. EKAM Fest is an effort for promoting entrepreneurship and knowledge among Divyangjans and provides a platform for marketing. Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot inaugurated the fair.

Speaking on the occasion, Thaawarchand Gehlot said, EKAM Fest is an effort for



promoting entrepreneurship and knowledge among the Divyangjan community and providing a major marketing opportunity to persons with disabilities entrepreneurs.

Addressing the function, Nitin Gadkari said that the high quality of products displayed in the Ekam Fest proves that the Divyangjan artisans and entrepreneurs have enormous potential and capability and they can play an important role in the overall development of the country.

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said, Indian traditional clothes have a very rich history and are in high demand in the country and abroad and offer vast potential of employment.