Overview
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan opened the 16-day fair in Faridabad and launched the Mela Saathi mobile app for on-ground guidance.
- The 39th edition runs from January 31 to February 15 with daily hours roughly 10:30 am to 8:30 pm at the Surajkund Crafts Ground.
- Branded “Local to Global,” the showcase features theme states Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya, with Egypt serving as partner country.
- Organisers report participation from more than 50 countries with roughly 700 foreign delegates, marking growth over last year.
- Weekday tickets cost ₹120 and weekends ₹180, available via the DMRC app, selected metro stations, or on-site; authorities have imposed heavy-vehicle restrictions, created 10 parking zones, and deployed over 2,000 police with CCTV monitoring.