Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurates the Ladakh Pavilion, urging entrepreneurs to expand markets for GI-tagged Pashmina, handicrafts and other local products.
BY PC Bureau
New Delhi, November 14: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated the Ladakh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, providing a national platform for the region’s traditional crafts, indigenous products and local entrepreneurs.
The pavilion features 14 stalls showcasing products presented by 17 entrepreneurs from Ladakh. These include GI-tagged Ladakhi Pashmina, traditional handloom and handicrafts, embroidery, sea buckthorn, apricots and other locally produced goods.
During the inauguration, Saxena said the exhibition reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and taking local products to global markets. He said the trade fair offered artisans and entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain wider recognition, establish market linkages and expand their businesses beyond the region.
He urged visitors to explore the Ladakh Pavilion and experience the region’s cultural heritage, craftsmanship and indigenous products.
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After inaugurating the pavilion, the Lieutenant Governor toured the stalls and interacted with participating entrepreneurs and artisans. He enquired about their products, business activities and future plans, while appreciating their efforts to preserve traditional skills and promote Ladakh’s indigenous craftsmanship.
Saxena encouraged the entrepreneurs to focus on product quality, innovation, branding and stronger market connections to improve the visibility and competitiveness of Ladakhi products in domestic and international markets.
Inaugurated the Ladakh Pavilion at the prestigious 45th India International Trade Fair, today in New Delhi.
The Ladakh Pavilion, showcasing the pure Himalayan essence, ingenuity, and self-reliance, puts a well-deserved global spotlight on our world-renowned products like Ladakhi Pashmina, sea buckthorn, apricots among many others.
This grand exhibition is a powerful realization of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji’s visionary call for “Make in India” and taking our products “Local for Global.”
By providing our artisans and entrepreneurs national and international recognition and market linkages, the IITF provides a big platform for transforming local livelihoods, boosting the rural economy, and firmly establishing Ladakhi craftsmanship on the global map.
I earnestly appeal everybody to visit the Ladakh Pavilion and also Ladakh to explore a world of rich cultural heritage, breathtaking artistry, and pure organic goodness.
— LG Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) November 14, 2026
He also met students and young people from Ladakh pursuing education in various institutions across Delhi. Emphasising the importance of preserving the region’s cultural identity, he urged them to remain connected with their roots while pursuing modern education and professional opportunities.
The Ladakh LG called upon the youth to take pride in Ladakh’s language, traditions, customs and values, and act as ambassadors of its cultural heritage across the country and abroad. He also encouraged them to use their knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of their homeland.
Ladakh participation in IITF 2026 is part of the Union Territory administration’s efforts to promote local industries, support artisans and entrepreneurs, and connect indigenous products with larger national and international markets.The pavilion seeks to showcase Ladakh’s cultural identity and traditional craftsmanship while creating new opportunities for local producers.
