From Chamba Rumal to Madhubani painting to Kolhapuri Chappal, leaders and delegates will get a chance to buy famous Indian handicraft items during the G20 Summit. Indian handicraft items will be showcased at the Crafts Bazaar exhibition, organised at the Bharat Mandapam, venue for the G20 Summit, from September 8-10.
Through this exhibition-cum-sale, “we are enhancing the market potential of each product, which will be showcased by states and Union territories (UTs),” Special Secretary (G20 Operations), G20 Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs, Muktesh K Pardeshi told reporters.
The Crafts Bazaar has been set on the side-lines of the G20 Summit and it would bring together the best of handicraft items from across India under one roof while also showcasing the exquisite skill and craftsmanship of artisans.
Apart from Crafts Bazaar, several other exhibitions are also being set up at Bharat Mandapam during the G20 Summit to showcase India’s technological prowess and innovation.
Culture Corridor
Bharat Mandapam will showcase a unique international project — ‘Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum’— which will represent and celebrate the shared heritage of G20 members and invited countries. This Culture Corridor will serve as a powerful platform to promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural expressions, for knowledge sharing, inclusivity, and equality, and for fostering a sense of shared identity.
Digital India Experience Zone
Digital India Experience Zone, being set up in Hall 4 and Hall 14, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the power of technology being implemented by India first-hand. The zone will provide key insights into the crucial initiatives of Digital India. Initiatives being showcased include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UPI, eSanjeevani, DIKSHA, Bhashini, ONDC, Ask GITA. The zone will also include MyGov, CoWIN, UMANG, JanDhan, e NAM, GSTN, FastTag and other such initiatives of the government.
RBI’s Innovation Pavilion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will display cutting-edge financial technologies at the G20 Summit, showcasing the potential to revolutionise the financial landscape. It will include products demonstrating unique facets of India’s innovation in the financial sector. These include Central Bank Digital Currency; Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit using technology to provide loan in digitised paperless manner; and Unique Payment System products such as UPI One World, Rupay on the GO and Cross Border bill payment through Bharat Bill Payments.
Payment System Experience Centre
UPI One World is UPI designed for inbound foreign travellers who do not have bank accounts in India. Foreign nationals can open a Prepaid Payment Instrument linked to UPI to experience hassle – free and secure payments during their stay in India. Delegates will be onboarded on UPI One World. Their wallets will be prefunded with Rs 2,000, which they can utilise as they desire.
Crafts Bazaar
A ‘Crafts Bazaar’ is being set up in Hall No. 3 at Bharat Mandapam. It will showcase handicraft products from different parts of India with a special focus on One District-One Product and GI-tagged items. It will offer delegates the unique opportunity to purchase locally sourced products. Around 30 states and UTs as well as central agencies like Khadi Village and Industries Commission, TRIFED etc. will be participating in the Crafts Bazaar.
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