FM to open natl expo of small, khadi industries

New Delhi, Oct 3: Finance Minister P Chidambaram will inaugurate a four-day long 'National Expo of Small, Khadi, Village and Coir Industries' begining here from tomorrow.

The Expo will focus on various innovative products, processed food items, ceramics, leather goods and handicrafts.

Nearly 160 Units from various States and Union Territories will participate in this Expo.

It is jointly organised by Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Coir Board (CB).

One hundred Stalls by national awardees will also display their products.

The Expo will also showcase electrical and electronics, ayurvedic and herbal products, machine tools, rubber, PVC and plastic goods, cosmetic items, domestic appliances, agro and food products and general village industries items.

Minister of Small Scale and Agro Rural Industries, Mahavir Prasad will preside over the inaugural function.

UNI