Exploring the wondrous varieties of silk the Bhopalites are taking advantage of the Silk Mark Vanya Silk Expo 2015 to the fullest.
Being organised at Jehan Numa Palace the Silk Mark Vanya Silk Expo 2015 was inaugurated by Collector Nishant Warwade here on Thursday. The expo is organized by Central Silk Board and Silk Mark Organisation of India. On the occasion, Nishant Warwade appreciated the efforts of the Central Silk Board and Silk Mark Organisation of India for Organising the Silk Mark Vanya Silk Expo.
He said that the expo will be a platform for marketing of the Silk goods from various states and the catering the needs of Silk lovers of Bhopal by collection of the different type of silk products. He also stated that the State and Central Governments are taking a lot of steps for the development of sericulture and silk industry. Speaking on the occasion Sudha Chowdhury, Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board said that since the Diwali festival is fast approaching, this Silk Mark Vanya Silk Expo is a timely opportunity for women for the Diwali purchases. P. J Sudhakar , ADG, PIB, said, “Silk Mark Expo is organised for the first time in Bhopal for the benefits of consumers.”
Notably, such fairs are organized rarely in the city and with this exhibition cum sale the Bhopalites will get an opportunity to add wonderful silk products to their wardrobe.
The Mark Vanya Silk Expo features the varieties from 11 states of the country and the weavers and traders, who are the authorized users of Silk Mark from far flung weaving centers, participated in this expo. The expo displays the gamuts of silk products under one roof for the silk lovers of Bhopal. At the expo, each and every product is 100% natural silk that carries Silk Mark label to assure the purity.
On the occasion V Ramesh, Deputy Director Central Silk Board Silk Mark, Mumbai, Managing Director Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industry Board Sudha Chowdhury, P.J Sudhakar, ADG, PIB and the officials of Silk Mark Organisation were present.